r/OlympusCamera

I'm curious if there are any full-time photographers in here who use the OM-1 II for wedding and/or corporate event photography? For context, I'm a commercial photographer who still does some event work. I've recently had a back injury, and I bought an OM5 to use as my travel camera for the weight advantages. I still shoot Sony FF mirrorless for my paid work, with an assortment of GM lenses. For my commercial jobs, I don't really have to physically carry much on me other than holding the camera; everything is on a cart or in wheeled cases. I tether to a laptop for all of my jobs, and my camera attaches to my digiplate when not in use. For events, even shooting on just one camera in hand, I have to hold it for extended time frames, carry additional lenses on a belt, etc. At the end of the day, my back hates me.

I did a spreadsheet with weight comparisons between my current event kit and the equivalents in M43, and it's about 40% lighter overall. I'm just curious if anyone out there has gone this route from a full-frame kit and how it's worked out in the long run. I'm mostly worried about losing the strong AF and DOF wide-open.

Greetings everyone,
Hope you all have a great day!
I am a fellow photographer about to enter a new world of possibilities switching from iPhone mobile photography to finally buy a mirrorless camera system

In short-
I love the sensor performance of a full frame
And I love the versatility mobility of MFT

USECASE:
30% everyday photo and videography (lowlight possible - street- portraiture etc)
35% birds and wildlife
15% landscape and wide angle
5% Astro and night shots
15% macro

Please help me which path is better, I wish to build my skills and technique further in this field seek guidance

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Setup 1 - Micro four thirds :
OM1 Mark II
7-14 2.8
12-40 2.8
40-150 2.8 with 1.4 tele
25 1.2
45 1.2
75 1.8
300 f4
90 macro

Setup 2 - Full Frame
Z6 iii
17-28 2.8
24-120 f4 S
70-200 2.8 VR S
Either one of 50 vs 85 1.8
180 - 600 5.6 - 6.3
105 macro

Setup 3 - hybrid
OM 1 Mark II with Z6 iii
7-14 2.8 MFT (14-28 full frame equiv) due to live composite of MFT

24-120 f4 S FF
40-150 2.8 MFT (80-300 full frame equiv also use 1.4 tele converter)
75 1.8 MFT (150 full frame equiv)
Either one of 50 vs 85 1.8
300 f4 MFT (600 full frame equiv)
90 macro MFT (180 full frame equiv)

Key points
Hate tripod / Will not print / Will use DXO denoising

Appreciate your advice and experience in photography!

I've experimented with C-AF+TR (continuous auto-focus with tracking) and it doesn't seem to work well. Anyone have advice on particular settings that may work well? Also, for shutter, I don't think 1/1250 is fast enough sometimes. If it's a bright sunny day, is it OK to increase that?

I currently have an E-M10 IIIs and while it's brilliant, I find the contrast autofocus really weak (I don't do many landscapes and architecture). I'm looking for an upgrade to PDAF, but want to keep the portability of E-M10. I can get an E-M5III for $520 or the OM-5 for $750. Is the extra $230 worth it, really? I mainly do street, portraits, pets and macro.

Search a shame they are not ground breaking and other camera makers such as DJI and Insta360 have taken the lead in innovation

First time adding FF to the mix, I wonder what your experiences are. Also flash is preferred off, but will bring a small one just in case.

My experience so far with FF is that it's inferior to M43 in low light, not because of the sensor of course, but the IBIS. I struggle to get sharp photos at 1/30s on FF, whereas I can shoot 4-second exposures handheld on m43. Sure, not going to be the case for events, my point is that 1/13s is child's play for the Olympus, and the Sony can only do that on a tripod.

Should I experiment on the actual shoot with both systems, or wait until I feel more comfortable with the Sony?

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As the title says, I want to branch out into wildlife and birds, dont want to splurge for a big boy lens yet just something to test the waters and take with me on my hikes

Considering the Oly 75-300ii or the Panasonic 100-300ii

Any ideas?

If both are priced the same, which one is better?

Is the difference between 3-axis and 5-axis stabilization noticeable? Is Live Bulb really usable? And the main question: is the interface on the E-PL9 much worse? I mean the single control wheel, button layout, etc.