OM-1 | Birds in flight | Image stabilization. ON or OFF ❓

Superb kingfisher shots I can only dream of getting, very well done.

Hi Richard, I really loved the photo of the kingfisher in flight with his wings splayed out, also the first one you showed on the perch. I had a kingfisher come into my garden yesterday, a first for me.

Hi Richard, I could never fall asleep during your vlogs....I am in awe of your bird shots, something I haven't really conquered yet (too shake in the hands I think, not quite getting settings right too I'd say...). I love all your shots as always but the No 1 has to be the one you love with all the movement in the water, sensational!👌👏

Richard: Thank you for explaining all of the specific settings and whether or not you think IS should be on or off. These pieces of specific information prove to be helpful in the field. PJI

Hi Richard, all the photos are great! I just wanted to say thanks for discussing not just the camera settings but also the location and how you thought about setting up the shot. Even just how you were able to fit a shoot into your schedule with the kids and whatnot. Most other channels discuss a more (shall we say) elaborate style of wildlife photography with all the gear and dedicated trips. It is great to know that this hobby, and all its benefits to mood and wellness, can be part of everyday life. Cheers, and I hope to see you on whatever forum(s) emerge after the DPReview apocalypse!

Fabulous shots, as always! Thank you

Great test, Richard. I always had the feeling IS will lower the keeper rate, but I kept it ON in order to have the image stabilized in the EVF. On the previous models of Olympus cameras, the electronic shutter had also some impact on the image IQ. But OM-1 has a much faster sensor and probably the impact of the electronic shutter is negletable.

Amazing shots, man! Your videos are mesmerizing and for that I will subscribe 👍

Fantastic shots Richard, the one’s flying like a dart are stunning. Will be doing the same soon with the same set up , the dot sight looks a helpful device.👍

great tips of a stunning bird!

Terrific shots, great topic. Most “experts” - Steve Perry excluded - seem to take IS/IBIS for granted these days. Since getting my OM1 + 150-400 4.5 TC combo for birds and wildlife, I’ve been leaving it on but I’ve been wondering. I’ll start experimenting like you.

Hi guys. If you just want to see the photos.. they are in the second half of the video😀👍🙏

Hi Richard, thanks for sharing. I've used the G9+PL100-400 and the OM1+PL100-400. I've noticed "micro-blurring" when using the IS for BIF so I leave it off. The IS can't possibly help with rapid panning and shutter-speeds of 1/2000 and faster anyhow. I also use that same red-dot sight sometimes for things like Swallows in flight. When using that method, the IS must be off, otherwise the "bore-sight" can be of by as much as half a frame while shooting I have found. So calibrate the red-dot with IS off and shoot with IS off. I wish I had the 300 f/4 (or 150-400 f4.5!).

I don`t understand why you only have 665 subscribers.

Good stuff, Richard. Greetings from Finland.

Hi Richard, incredible inflight shots of the KingFisher. I'll experiment with IS off. Have you done a video or willing to share your favoured Bird in Flight settings, like what target area and some of the more nuanced C-AF settings? I gather you use SH2 for the 50fps with your pro lens

Having had few opportunities to see a king fisher, let alone get close enough to photography one, I thought you did a great job with these photos. I was disappointed to hear these results were much better than the ones you took with your Lumix 100-400mm since I own that lens and a G9 but I'm still impressed with what you achieved in just a few hours.

Hhhmm now im going to have to try birds in flight without image stabilisation with my D500, 300mmpf and 1.4 tc to see if things improve 😁. Nothing like a bit of experimentation😊 fingers crossed. Excellent pics again Richard 😎. And yes a vid on setting up and using a dot sight would be most welcome 🤗.

Hi Richard. I already talked about how much I liked the shit with the balls of water. The background lighting you end up with is phenomenal, too. I don't have the 300 but found I might have a lot of success with the 40-150 pro because the belted kingfishers here sometimes get close for a second before they realize you're there. I've been using the PL 100-400 on my G9 and getting decent results for other smaller birds and of course ospreys/eagles. Cheers!

Thanks Richard for the great tip. Already having issue with which ones to delete with IS on :-). Cheers.