Is the OM System OM1ii worth the upgrade? FULL review!

Here are my thoughts on the OM System OM1ii, the latest OM System micro four thirds flagship.

timestamps:

00:00 hi!
00:57 what's new?
01:28 human body detection
01:57 AF that FINALLY makes sense!!
03:50 computational upgrades
05:00 form factor (anything new?)
05:39 BURST MODES!!! (important stuff here)
07:48 my favourite minor update
08:24 menues
08:59 Bird Ai (more in depth)
11:14 different lenses experiences
12:23 big words
12:47 14 bit raw???
13:34 video stuff
14:50 stabilisation (and shooting birds)
16:10 so what do I think??

#microfourthirds #omsystem
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[MicroFourNerds]

The G9ii vs Om1ii video is online now, watch it next here!

[AMissile]

TWO SECONDS into this video and I’m already laughing because of the body cap lens! Never change Emily, you absolute nutter! ❤

[michaeljenner]

I love your honesty. You're entertaining with great information, a breath of fresh air.

[gregfeeler]

Thank you for this fair and informative review. It seems the pattern now on YouTube for any new OM System camera to get dumped on by a certain segment of "haters" who dismiss real progress and make criticisms which are both dishonest and unfair. Then, time passes, and reviews come which we should have seen at the product release rationally discussing the true capabilities and features. This happen with the OM-5 which is now being lauded as one of the best travel cameras available (I can concur as I have one), and here you do an excellent job of showing the stunning OM-1 Mk II features.

Imagine, we live in an age where MFT cameras are as good or better than any other camera for video or wildlife photography. Too bad it's a dead system (joke!). However, the most important thing you said is that OM System is finding "their people" and building class leading cameras for them rather then make more "do anything" (but nothing exceptionally well) cameras in a market with too many of those already. 99% of the "geniuses" bashing OM System on YouTube have no understanding of just how brilliant that is. It is what will ensure that OM System thrives where Olympus was floundering. AND, consider that a camera built for the rugged outdoor life is just going to work brilliantly in the rain shooting street photography, or weddings, or whatever, and last longer. Thanks, again.

[JeffreyMcPheeters]

I've watched several videos over the past year doing comparisons, but yours, by far, is the most clear and comprehensive. Well done and I do thank you very much for the effort you put into this.

[MicroFourNerds]

So what do you think of the om1ii? Lots more videos to come from this trip!

[gmowad]

Thank you Emily! I recently purchased the Mark II and your explanation of the AF, Tracking and Detection was a huge help! I had no idea how convoluted the AF on the Mark I was. I absolutely loved your entire video. My favorites are 6:38, 10:00, 12:30 and 12:40.

[davidblack]

Great video. Your experiences matches my experiences. I upgraded from the OM-1 to the OM-1 MkII back in late February . I am glad I did.
I love your photos.

[ryejack]

LOL "It's a crime against anyone with eyes. It makes babies cry". This almost made me spit out my coffee. Love it! haha Great review btw!

[TL-xwfh]

All I want is a Pen F II with a 20MP BSI stack sensor. Is that so difficult to ask for, OM Systems?

[NotYAWS]

Finally got my own Big White! Now contemplating the upgrade from the OM-1 to the Mark II. This video made it super easy! Cheers Emily!

[charlie-pu]

Found your channel recently and your presentations are super. Beautiful done, thank you.

[jabekajabeka]

Thank you for a wonderful review of the camera I’ve just ordered. I’ve watched many YouTube videos on this camera and your review is by far the best I’ve seen. You explain everything so well, show examples and make it all so understandable. I’m excited to get mine which should be here today.

[josech]

This is by far the best review I’ve watched, and I have watched a lot of them. Personally, I decided that instead of upgrading from my OM-1 to the mark II, to downgrade to a E-M1X (not planing to sell my OM-1, just added the E-M1X). Of all cameras I’ve used, the PEN F is still my favorite, and for a long time I’ve been curious about the E-M1X experience to be the most similar in a fast and weather sealed body. By experience I mean how does it feel, and something that I’ve learned over the years, how does it sound matters as well. When got the OM-1 I was super excited about the 50 FPS, but after a while I got tired of ending with so many shots at the end of day (I do birds for the most part). I did set the OM-1 to 25 FPS max, still, shooting mechanical in the E-M1X feels better even at lower rate.
At the end of the day the OM-1 is like the modern car. Might be faster, have better performance, get the job done with technology, but missing on the driving experience. I am not saying this is a bad thing at all, and I am sure at some point will end upgrading - most likely to a mark III. I am just making the point that technology and performance quite often comes at the expense of user experience that cannot be measured in hit rate or megapixels.

[AngelAssassin]

Some incredible shots in this video. Really great photos

[TheFalleg]

Better than the review is the images you take, FANTASTIC!!! Keep MFT alive

[sweden_ove]

Thank you for this video. I know you really absolutelly love Lumix, and that gives this video highest credibility. You convinced me that the AF is as good as i hoped. I will probably upgrade this fall. Unfortunatelly I have to make my second repair to the front wheel on my mark 1, and that is also a reason for upgrade.

[Merjia]

This was a fantastic review, but even more than that; goddamn these shots were incredible. WOW.

[JezdziecBezNicka]

I've upgraded to mark ii, and really appreciate all the improvements. They don't sound impressive on paper, but once you start using the camera, the whole package really comes together.

The G9ii looked really enticing when it came out, but I really can't live without a stacked sensor anymore :D

[angeloplayforone]

Emily, great review video as always. Very informative.