I used it a bit with these cameras, but was really interested to see if there were improvements in the em1 mark ii. One good scenario for hdr photography is predawn or sunrise photographs. Focus on the part of your subject nearest the camera either by selecting the appropriate af point or switching to manual focus. Hdr bracketing mode is also included for use with hdr software on a computer. The em5 mark ii looks a lot like its predecessor, but feels quite different in your hands. When the em1 mark ii is connected to the computer, the camera will be recognized as the external drive removable disk. In this indepth tutorial olympus ambassador gavin hoey shows you how to set up and use the focus staking feature on the omd em1 mark ii. Focus stacking and bracketing creative island photography. Focus stacking and bracketing with the olympus omd em1 mark ii. Im also able to use focus bracketing shooting menu 2 bracketing. Comparing the olympus omd em1, em5 mark ii, and em10.
Two separate drives are displayed on the computer, each one for the cameras card slot 1 and slot 2. Focus stacking with the olympus em1 mkii and 30mm f3. Olympus em5 ii vs olympus em10 ii detailed comparison. Wireless radiowave commander fcwr is now supported. Technically the olympus omd em5 mark iii sits below the omd em1 mark ii in olympuss interchangeable lens camera lineup but it has an updated processor that gives its smaller body a slight edge for speed and af performance. It may not be a large and bulky digital slr, but the olympus omd em5 mark ii is a heavy hitting camera thats designed especially for those of you who desire advanced controls controls of the sort that can tailor almost every single aspect of your photographs before you even transfer them to a computer. The redesigned front grip curves inwards to meet your middle finger, offering a surprisingly effective boost in purchase. Although focus bracketing will be addressed, the main focus of this post is the focus stacking feature. When using the linked combination, face priority af is not available. Select focus bracketing mode from the options on screen focus bkt.
Focus steps are available from 1 to 10, and up to 999 shots can be set, which is quite impressive. The day after thanksgiving seemed like a good opportunity for updating the firmware on my omd em5 mark ii. For the photographs in this blog, i used the olympus omd em1 and the olympus m. Cameras with builtin focus stacking shouldnt be confused with cameras. Utilising focus stacking and focus bracketing in insect photography. When judged alone this is an excellent camera that delivers spectacular results. By combining the in focus parts of 8 images together. Ive tried a few mirrorless cameras in this price range before, but the auto focus on the olympus omd em5 mark ii demolishes them all. There is months difference between a7 and em5 mark ii so we dont expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger em5 mark ii, especially in sensor tech. Focus stacking with the olympus omd em1 mark ii kindle. And as it turned out, i did need more time than i expected. Stability of operation when using sd card uhs ii has been improved.
Olympus omd em1 em5 ii firmware upgrade brings focus. Focus bracketing, like the other bracketing options, can be activated from shooting menu 2. The differences between these two cameras are more subtle than you might think. The em5 mark iii also offers incamera focus stacking, which takes 8 frames at different focal positions and merges them into a single file, and a focus bracketing mode that can take up to 999 frames while gradually adjusting the focus distance, which you can then merge using olympus workspace software.
Focus bracketing on the em1 mark ii will result in a predetermined amount of raw files, at varying focus distances, that will later require the use of stacking software like zerene stacker, helicon focus or photoshop if youre lucky. How to setup your olympus camera for focus bracketing then process them with or without photoshop. With this document, you will be able to understand how to configure your camera for focus stacking and will learn to create closeup images with much deeper depth of field area of sharp focus than normal. We have 2 olympus em5 mark ii manuals available for free pdf download. With the cameras focus stacking software this becomes cumbersome, each shot becoming 24 3x8 shots, and its hard not to get the images mixed up. The focus bracketing and stacking were introduced in the em5 mark ii and then included in the fourth firmware update for the em1, as well as the em10 mark ii, and the new penf. On may 8, the company announced new firmware updates for the omd em1 mark ii, omd em5 mark ii, pen f with profoto air remote ttlo system compatibility, as well as updates for two lenses. From the menu, turn bracketing on, select focus bracketing mode, and set the number of shots and focus steps. Sony a7 was introduced to market in january 2014 and olympus em5 ii was launched in february 2015. Olympus omd em1 and em5 mark ii firmware brings focus stacking mode and focus bracketing mode for advanced macro shooting. Digital teleconverter is not available with multiple exposures, in photo story mode or when 3d photo, panorama, fisheye. Now the em10 mark ii offers the choice of 24, 25, 30, 50 or 60p frame rates regardless of region. Mostly because it inherits the same groundbreaking tech from its 5 year old predecessor, the em5 mk ii, like focus bracketing and high res mode.
My normal practice not using focus bracketing or stacking is to take 3 shots each time, selecting the best one later on the computer. Olympus developed builtin focus stacking in their omd em1 with the release of the 4. Focus bracketing has been added for shifting the focus. Olympus firmware updates february 28, 2018 for omd em1. An introduction to the olympus omd em5 mark ii interchangeable lens camera. The olympus omd em5 mark ii is a compelling camera, with a range of features to suit all aspects of photography, from the. With third party software for your computer all these images can be combined into one image with much greater dynamic range, or for a more dramatic artistic image. That feature has been included and improved in the em1 mark ii. Other olympus lenses allow for bracketing, but not the builtin focus stacking. The default setting is unlinked, so a setting change is necessary. Olympus is dedicated to providing ongoing product functionality and performance improvements to deliver cameras that users can depend on long after their initial purchase. Olympus omd em5 mark ii landscape photography with steve gosling duration.
Then use software to stack and process them in order to capture a greater depth of field than is. The ultrasensitive 5axis vcm voice coil motor system is so responsive and accurate, you can shoot sharp images in low light and capture silky smooth video, handheld without a tripod. How to setup your olympus camera for focus bracketing then process. Builtin 5axis sensorshift image stabilisation for movie and still photos. The omd series is aimed at professional and serious enthusiasts wanting more from their camera and expect the best of the best that the system can offer. Cbusb6 usb cable, camera strap, olympus viewer 3 software cdrom, warranty card and instruction manual other supplied accessories differ depending on the kit. How do i link the single auto focus point to the spot metering. You will soon notice that the shooting mode has automatically shifted to high burstsilent and cannot be changed as long as focus bracketing is active. Then you simply need to set the number of shots and focus steps required. Utilising focus stacking and focus bracketing in insect. Instead, you must use a stacking software such as photoshop or helicon focus.
They and panasonic dared to go to a smaller sensor, gambling that the size and weight of equipment mattered to many of todays photographers. Olympus omd em1 mark ii focus stacking with gavin hoey. Enter the em1 mark ii and a few of olympus other cameras where this technique becomes automated. A document designed to introduce the somewhat complex focus stacking system in the olympus omd em1 mark ii camera. We have the same sensor and autofocus system, albeit with a few software tweaks that. However, in olympus lineup the 4 year old em1mk ii is a better camera for about the same price. All of the images have been photographed using the new mark ii model. Donations to support my channel greatly appreciated. In fact, the auto focus on the olympus omd em5 mark ii in good light is just as fast, if not faster than a dslr, which for such a small camera, i find mindblowing. With the em5 mark ii camera the position of the single af target and range of spot metering can be linked in firmware version 3. Olympus has to my mind been one of the true pioneers in digital photography. Olympus omd em10 mark iii vs olympus omd em10 ii olympus omd em10 mark iii vs olympus omd em5 ii lets read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how olympus em5 ii and olympus em10 ii compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to. Sovf simulated ovf has been added to provide a view that is similar to that of the unaided eye.
The olympus omd em1, em5 mark ii, em10 mark i and mark ii all have the in camera hdr function. Olympus gives new love to em1, em5 ii cameras via firmware updates by les shu september 15, 2015 in november, olympus will release new firmware updates for the omd em1 and omd em5 mark ii. I do not have the software to stack with so would like to know if i can do it before i. The omd em5 mark ii is a surprisingly capable camera. Testing in camera hdr with the olympus omd martin belan. Then use software to stack and process them in order to capture a greater depth of field than is capable with. Olympus released firmware update for the olympus omd em1 that added the following features to the camera that were included with the em5 mark ii and em10 mark ii. Otherwise, focus stacking on the olympus omd em5 mk. Simply enter the menu and turn all the options to on. Bracketing in photography can add creative flexibility and help you obtain a correct exposure. Focus bracketing has been added for shifting the focus slightly while shooting. When connecting the camera to a computer using the usb cable, with sd cards inserted in both of the cameras card slot 1 and 2. Once i started using the new firmware, shooting was so much fun that i couldnt concentrate on my work for a month. Olympus announces new firmware for the omd em1 and omd.
Recording multiple exposures in a single image multiple exposure. Automatically shoot from 3999 exposures at different focus points between the min. Today, olympus is launching the new olympus omd em10 mark ii, the second generation of the premium compact em10 series in the omd system lineup. I had the pleasure of testing the new firmware for about a month. How to use focus stacking and bracketing with olympus. Yes, the digital teleconverter function can be used with every em5 mark ii attachable lens because it is an incamera function. A focus step refers to the amount of focus movement where 1 is the smallest setting. Em5 ii vs em5 iii em5 iii vs em1 ii em5 iii vs em10 iiiem5 iii vs eos m6 ii. When shooting at the widest aperture value, i would recommend using focus step 1 or 2.