The OM-1 Focus Limiter Feature

Published 2023-06-03
This week we look at the Focus limiter feature of the OM-1 camera. It is not an option that I make much use of, but I feel I should do.

It can be a little awkward to set up, but I look at the best way of doing so.

It restricts the distance that the auto focus can function at so if you want to avoid it jumping onto the background you can do so.

Mike Lane wildlife photography www.nature-photography.co.uk/


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All Comments (21)
  • @EyeMD476
    Thank you for a simple and well explained tutorial with the best English
  • @robertl.1177
    Thanks for posting all these videos. I have several photography Youtube subscriptions that I follow but I always find myself gravitating to your videos. They are entertaining, to the point, have beautiful photos and videos, and informative - especially since I just received my new OM-1. Keep 'em coming!
  • @gregm6894
    Those still images, especially, make me drool. I have been shooting with the E-M1X (which I plan to keep), but have an OM-1 arriving in a couple days. I am planning to go to an annual Hummingbird festival on the Texas Coast this September, and can't wait to see what I capture. I was there a couple years back, and there are thousands of hummers at various locations -- as well as several spots with all manner of coastal birds -- Roseate Spoonbills, Terns, Herons, Avocets, etc.. Your excellent videos will be a great help in getting comfortable with the OM-1. Thank you for sharing all your excellent tips!
  • @DerekB931
    Educational and inspiration - must try it - thanks Mike.
  • thank you! This is such a valuable function - I never hear about it before...plus love your bird set ups!
  • EXcellent video . Well explained. Love the signing Wren pictures at the end.
  • @JanicevD
    thanks for the information and for sharing the beautiful shots :)
  • @Andrew-nx5hh
    Great video as usual Mike. Thanks very much for explaining clearly with examples. Concise and helpful.
  • @HotGates
    Great info, I'm loving this camera even more;)
  • This is a sensible explanation of the AF limiter. Just came back from a trip and was a bit annoyed about some out of focus shots. This is giving me the perfect explanation.
  • This is a perfect tutorial on when and how to use the focus limiter feature. Now I’m inspired to experiment with it. The footage and stills are wonderful!
  • @EarlyBirdJP
    You are my favorite camera guy. MAYBE because I have the same equipment as you.
  • Great video Mike. I also did a video on the OM1 AF limiter this week. I used it to take photos of dragonflies. You described it much more clearly and succinctly than I did though. Well done and fab shots as usual👍😀
  • @kenwiberg6517
    In last weeks Film ? ...... who still uses film ? ..... no film, no footage, only video content ! 🙂 ........ I shut down my darkroom over 25 yrs ago ........ c'mon Mike, take it lightly, I'm only pullin yer leg ...... great stuff, once again ..... I'm learning from you once again ..... Thanks !