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Joseph Ellis
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I want to help photographers in their pursuit of better documentary and portrait photography. I use the Olympus OM-D camera system and talk specifically about the configuration and use of those cameras in my work. This channel is not about reviews but more about user experience, tutorials, tips and tricks on how to make better images whether for clients or the people you love. You can find me online at www.familyphotolife.com or my wedding work at www.josephmark.com lastly on social @josephmarkphoto
FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this video. I am an Olympus Educator. Olympus America Inc. may have provided various pieces of gear that were used in this video however all words and opinions are my own and I was not asked to produce this video.
FTC Disclosure: No sponsors have paid for inclusion in this video. I am an Olympus Educator. Olympus America Inc. may have provided various pieces of gear that were used in this video however all words and opinions are my own and I was not asked to produce this video.
102 vs 12 Megapixels, Part 2 | 30 Days of GFX 100s
In this video I give my thoughts on some of the many comments and criticisms from my last video reacting to the comparison of 102 MP GFX 100s files vs. the Sony A7s III and my Fujifilm XT4.
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102 megapixels vs 12 : Do megapixels matter?
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In this video I go over image resolution and how it affects the work I do in making large prints. We specifically take a look at the difference between a 60x40in prints made with the Fujifilm GFX100s and the Fujifilm XT4
Fujifilm XT4 | Wedding and Portrait Photography Initial Review
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This is my impressions of the Fujifilm Xt4 in use for weddings and portraits. I go over my favorite aspects of the camera and some of it's shortcomings as I see it's use in my work. Want an Xt4? Order one from these guys, hands down my favorite camera store - www.competitivecameras.com or if you want to order from Amazon Fujifilm Xt4 - amzn.to/39qCZkg One awesome little Fuji printer: amzn.to/39...
Olympus OMD video walkthrough - setup, AF and handling tips on shooting video with your OMD camera
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In this video I go over basic setup tips, better AF/MF for video and ideas for improving the handling of the cameras when used for video. Follow Me: Site: www.josephmark.com Family site: www.familyphotolife.com Facebook: josephmarkphoto Personal Instagram: family_photo_life Professional Instagram: josephmarkphoto I’m an affiliate marketer with links to a...
Fujifilm GFX 100s Wedding Photography Review
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In this video I go over ten things I learned on my first wedding with the FujiFilm GFX 100s. Follow Me: Site: www.josephmark.com Family site: www.familyphotolife.com Facebook: josephmarkphoto Personal Instagram: family_photo_life Professional Instagram: josephmarkphoto I’m an affiliate marketer with links to an online retailer and receive commissions for...
5 Things I Don't Like About My Fujifilm GFX 100s
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This video is about 5 things I'd like to see maybe in a firmware update or new version of the next GFX camera. Follow Me: Site: www.josephmark.com Family site: www.familyphotolife.com Facebook: josephmarkphoto Personal Instagram: family_photo_life Professional Instagram: josephmarkphoto I’m an affiliate marketer with links to an online retailer and recei...
Why I chose the Fujifilm GFX 100s
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This video goes over my reasoning to buy the medium format Fujifilm GFX100s including the five types of images I'll use it for in my wedding/portrait business. Follow Me: Site: www.josephmark.com Family site: www.familyphotolife.com Facebook: josephmarkphoto Personal Instagram: family_photolife Professional Instagram: josephmarkphoto I’m an affiliate mar...
Fujifilm GFX 100s Q&A plus a Sunday Scouting Trip | Day 4
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In this video I go over five questions I've received about the Fujifilm GFX 100s and we go on a scouting trip to far north Dallas to find some new places to shoot. Follow Me: Site: www.josephmark.com Family site: www.familyphotolife.com Facebook: josephmarkphoto Personal Instagram: family_photolife Professional Instagram: josephmarkphoto I’m an affiliate...
GFX 100s Best settings for C-AF | Day3
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OK so with any new camera system you’ve got to spend the time testing to really know how it will perform when it really matters and in this case moving into Fujifilm AF is definitely an adjustment from my OMD cameras. Here are 7 settings to think about as you set up C-AF on your Fujifilm GFX 100s - • Turn on wide area tracking - this almost always works best for me compared to zones or zones pl...
Fuji GFX 100s | My first 30 days
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This video is my initial impressions of the Fuji GFX 100s camera. I go over my history with medium format and how the camera opens up new opportunities for using medium format in weddings, events and portraits. Stay tuned for new videos as I learn and investigate the camera in my first 30 days of use. If you're looking to order a GFX camera definitely give the guys at www.competitivecameras.com...
Olympus OMD EM1 MKIII Setup Tutorial 2020
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Here are the menu changes I've made to my Olympus OMD EM1 MKIII for use in event and portrait photography. Feel free to ask questions below and I'll do my best to respond. Focus Settings: 1. Back button Focus: Gear - A1- AEL SAF-Mode 3 / CAF - Mode 4 & Half-way AF - Inoperative a. Button setup - Gear - B - Front button (bottom) - Face Detect ON/OFF b. Button setup - Gear - B - Front button (top...
The best reason to upgrade to an Olympus EM1 MKIII
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This video goes over the number one reason I would consider upgrading to the Olympus EM1 MKIII if you're a portrait/wedding/event photographer. The new face detect system inside the EM1 MKIII is a major upgrade over previous models and I go over the in's and out's of how I set up my camera to take maximum advantage of this new feature. Olympus EM1 MKIII: amzn.to/2XTCTN8 Follow Me: Site: www.jos...
Project idea for Olympus photographers during quarantine
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This video is an idea for a family photo project using your OMD while we're on quarantine during the Covid-19 pandemic. Follow Me: Site: www.josephmark.com Family site: www.familyphotolife.com Facebook: josephmarkphoto Personal Instagram: family_phot... Professional Instagram: josephmarkp... I’m an affiliate marketer with links to an online retailer and ...
Olympus's biggest competitive advantage?
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OK, so in my professional life one of the critical advantages of the OMD system has been how much easier it is to carry all the gear I want to have at a gig. Now that kit includes several lenses, three bodies flashes etc. and compared to what I used to carry in a DSLR system it’s night and day lighter and more compact, gives me more options in terms of FOV, amazing AF, killer exclusive features...
Olympus OMD EM5 MKIII - First Impressions and my customizations
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Olympus OMD EM5 MKIII - First Impressions and my customizations
Basics of editing and managing your metadata - Olympus OMD
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Basics of editing and managing your metadata - Olympus OMD
Basics of Balancing Flash with Holiday Lights Using the Olympus FL-700WR
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Basics of Balancing Flash with Holiday Lights Using the Olympus FL-700WR
5 Gift Ideas Under $50 for photographers
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5 Gift Ideas Under $50 for photographers
Printing Tips for Holiday Cards and Understanding Print Resolution
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Printing Tips for Holiday Cards and Understanding Print Resolution
Better Holiday Portraits with your Olympus camera (with you in them)
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Better Holiday Portraits with your Olympus camera (with you in them)
Tips and tricks on understanding your Olympus OMD viewfinder
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Tips and tricks on understanding your Olympus OMD viewfinder
Olympus Firmware Update Ideas? - Cup of Joe #2
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Olympus Firmware Update Ideas? - Cup of Joe #2
Olympus OMD EM5 MKIII - smaller...lighter...faster
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Olympus OMD EM5 MKIII - smaller...lighter...faster
Olympus 12-100mm Pro IS vs. 12-40mm Pro
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Olympus 12-100mm Pro IS vs. 12-40mm Pro
Documenting your family | Cup of Joe (name pending) ep.1
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Documenting your family | Cup of Joe (name pending) ep.1
We hit 10K | Huge thank you and a story
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We hit 10K | Huge thank you and a story
Printing big from Micro Four Thirds
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Printing big from Micro Four Thirds
Olympus firmware update v3.0 and video with the LS-P4
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Olympus firmware update v3.0 and video with the LS-P4
What's in my bag 2019 - Olympus OMD Wedding Kit
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What's in my bag 2019 - Olympus OMD Wedding Kit
Do both of these lenses have an aperture ring on the lense?
Great? how to make the update, and what is the firmware #????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
I used to have both but sold all my olympus stuff to chase bigger sensors. I've returned to the m4/3 system with a used G9 and a new OM 1 on the way. I'll likely get the 12-40 at some point because I have longer focal lengths covered already
Good point on the compression on the 12-100
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Great at explaining the process. I am taking my notes with me to shoot family fireworks so I have more confidentce with my OM-1 Mark III and added Live Composite to My Favorites menu.
I want to increase the brightness of LCD in Menu Mode. My brightness icon is grayed out. But, I still want to see the actual exposure in the VF and LCD.
I have yet to see a large landscape photo print where people don’t walk right up to it and look at the detail. It’s just so much fun. Film on 35mm apparently gives around 30mpx or so rez. So I think 24mpx and up is plenty. I have shots on 10mpx cameras where I superrezzed several shots to make a 40mpx shot and that was printed 2 storeys tall - and you could see details like the nuts in the structure on the image as you walked next to it going up the stairs. I do think though that a large sensor is key for detail when going up in rez. An old 50mpx MF sensor ( even though it is not nearly a real 4x6) still outresolves a FF 50mpx sensor when you look at a large print - because the demand on the lens is less so it is easier to get details
Still relevant info after all this time..and so is my OLY. :)...thanks Joe..miss your videos .
I really struggle mounting the lens. Can anyone help?
vary good. thk you...
The 75 is rendering the portrait more dramatic and in focus than the 45. It is pulling the viewer closer to the main attraction in the picture by the compression rendered by the lens. I have both and love using the 1,2 in low light, whereas the 75 gives me more freedom as to giving the subject more freedom to forget that the camera is there. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.
I bought this lens for my B-Day this year, and yesterday I finally got to use it for a family party, specifically portraits. I was so happy with the results that I actually wanted to watch more reviews just to share in the joys others were having. This lens is so very sharp and versatile! Man-o-man, what an incredible lens!
What's not clear to me is when the couple were photographed. Were the couple part of the initial composite "background" exposure or were they added during the "light painting" stages?
Couldn't leave a mint 75mm for AUD$400...bargain! Will use the 12-40 for my other needs, but could be tempted with the 25/1.2 pro or PanLeica 25/1.4 ii
Glad I found your channel. Though I'll admit, I'm still a bit confused by a few things. Forgive the newbie. I have never really learned to use flash on my E-M5 III and I'm now using it (TTL) from time to time at events and another TTL underwater strobe when I dive. My results are utterly random and wild - even worse above water! I really appreciate your great depth on flash direction and bounce. But there are some much more basic things us newbies need to understand first: 1. Exposure compensation BASICS: When I choose iso, shutter and aperture for the main camera exposure, this will have some effect on the photo even when I use flash. So how does a TTL flash interpret them? Early in your video it sounded like the camera does its thing and the flash simply adds a bunch of light (though I thought the whole point of TTL was that the flash would add exactly enough light to achieve the desired exp. setting specified in camera). You say I should aim for a fairly dark camera exposure and let the flash bring the exposure up to a brighter level. But how does the flash know how much it should add? I assume this where flash compensation comes in? (as you showed very briefly) 2. I have flash exposure compensation in camera, but also on the flash. How do they interact? If the flash comp setting is low in camera, but high on the flash or vice versa, what will the result be? An even more basic TTL Flash tut would be superb for newbies like me, expecially since you're dealing with the OM-D menu like me. Thanks!!
Fuji team would not explain this better. Thank you!
Great video as always. I just got the Godox V860 O for my OMD EM1 Mark III. When I use the flash straight up, the pictures looks still dark, as if my camera didn't take the picture with the flash. What is the proper setting on my flash and in my camera? It seems like the shutter speed isn't synchronized with the flash. Thanks.
If the flash works properly when pointed forward then my guess would be that the ceilings you're trying to bounce off of are either a darker color or tall. If they're a darker color then you have to add flash exposure compensation and it may still give you a color cast you'll have to correct in raw processing. If they're tall and the light has to travel further to get to your subject then you'll also add flash exposure comp. On a Godox that's on the flash screen marked +/-. Keep in mind that straight up isn't usually my favorite, I'd rather have some coming from the side so I usually point up and 45ish degrees right or left into a wall/ceiling combo.
You could tell right off the bat without zooming in that your son's jacket looked way crisper with the f1.2
Great video. Thanks for sharing!!
Enormously functional advice, Joe. I frequently warn my friends that I am shooting video. The reaction is hilarious! However, for some time I have wanted to get the hang of the video settings. Your preference for flat focus is very interesting. And of course you can see it in this UA-cam. South African trailmaster his name I forget does get advice on the Boqua shot for 4 shooting himself and individuals.
My primary camera is Pentax K3 and the most used lens is 18-135/3.5-5.6 which is attached most of the time on camera although I have other 20+ lenses that I also use, but only that one is the base. I wanted something similar for my M4/3. I have 14-42/3.5-5.6, 40-150/4-5.6, 75-300, 25/1.4, 45/1.8 etc.. I was looking at 14-150 as a all-in one travell lens, but most reviews pointed out that optically it is nothing special. And then I found nice deal on 12-100/4. Bought it. Well.. it is larger than many APS-C lenses, but once I saw how good it is even wide open on the image edges.. damn. And bokeh is also pleasing, AF is fast, stabilization works well.. only the physical size and weight is a little bit large for M4/3. My cameras are EM5III and EPL-6. But image output is brutal. I would like to have similar 16-135/4 for my APS-C :D
Watching in April 2024. Thanks for this video, exactly what I need to photograph sports.
Thanks for the video. Perhaps it’s also worth mentioning that those that consider to have both the 12-40mm F/2.8 PRO and the 40-150mm F/2.8 PRO iso the “Two-In-One” 12-100mm F/4.0 IS PRO is the compatibility of the 40-150mm F/2.8 PRO with both the MC-14 and MC-20 Teleconverters. That could extend the reach of the 40-150mm to 80-300mm. I choose to buy both lenses in the used lenses market, together with the MC-14. Set me back €1.500. A single 12-100mm F/4.0 would cost me €800. With the MC-14 the range of my MC-14/40-150mm is up to 210mm. Just over double the range of the 12-100mm lens (but no IS).
Something wrong with your 45mm f1.8 shot... i dont know what it is... looks like it didnt get focus on his face. Ive shot portraits with the 45mm f1.8 @f1.8 and I was getting very sharp results.
Excellent!! Thank you!
Having searched the whole web to solve a problem on my viewfinder I have finally found the answer in your video. Many thanks.
The 45mm photos are significantly brighter.
Nice video! Did you just put your 1.2 in your pocket without back cover!!!? ;)
many thanks Joseph very helpful
Thank you! Just got the EM1 III and this was great. But I have a question, is there away to set the power function to a button as opposed to the switch on the top left?
Loved this video as I shoot with a Nikon D850 but thinking about the GFX 50sII or the GFX 100s. My questions are, 47mp (Nikon) vs. 50mp are virtually the same but with a bigger sensor, wouldn't that be a big queasily improvement? And in comparing the Nikon with the 100mp obviously twice the resolution but now add to that a bigger sensor. Does it make sense to go from the Nikon to the 50mp or would that be insignificant a difference vs. going the the 100mp? The other aspect is the processing power needed for the larger files?
It’s a shame this doesnt have chapters now I have my camera in front of me. Thank you for the info.
Oh it makes a difference. I may not see it, but deep down in my heart, the image quality demon whispers: "Your sensor was too small." 😂
Wouldn't it make sense to just buy a second FL-700WR instead of the FC-WR Flash Commander? Ignoring the size and weight of course. Or would the on-camera flash also fire in every case?
This video is also perfectly usable to set up the OM System OM-5 camera!
Ok. I tried fireworks about 6 months ago and it didn't work. User error for sure. So, I am still confused about the steps, You said to take an ambient photo of the kids (base picture), choosing 1 second, BEFORE starting the entire comp process. And, make sure it's exposed properly. Then start live comp and bring up the menu. Choose the shutter speed wanted, but the camera is set for 1 second and the exposure on the kids is correct. Then, in live comp, you select the shutter speed, and you chose 1 second. Was that because the camera is already set the camera for 1 second, and they have to be the same. That means that you knew that 1 second worked with your ISO and f stop before ever going into live comp. Later you say that you set the initial picture, outside of live comp, as the ambient which will be dark. But, the first manual shot had the kids exposed properly. They are part of the ambient exposure. But, no the kicker is that you said the first picture, under the control of live comp, fires a flash, to light up the kids, but they were already properly exposed, which would over expose them.
Very helpful! Thanks to you, and the kids!
The 12-100mm made me switch to Olympus after using Canon for 20 years. I’ve been using APS-C bodies during the entire run, from the original Digital Rebel in 2003, to the 50D and lastly the 70D. There just wasn’t any f/4 all purpose zoom the likes of the 24-105mm for full frame. The only lens available with sharp results and a good focal range is the 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6, a good lens but on a crop body, bokeh would be even worse than f/4 on M43 and f/5.6 on APS-C sensor is not enough for low light. I was forced to use the 24-105mm on the 70D, which translates to a 38-168mm F/4. Pretty awesome range, but on the wide end, I’ve lost a LOT of potentially amazing shots and had to bring in a secondary lens; Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 to make up for the. wide end.. but still am missing the 16-24mm range (should have waited and bought the 11-20mm f/2.8). I can finally comfortably take just this 12-100mm, a single lens on any adventure around the globe and not have so much extra weight bogging down the pleasure of travel and photography. Photography should be FUN. Olympus has done exactly that with this lens, and am now an owner the E-M1 Mark iii. With the size of m43 lenses, I’ll be adding a Panasonic 9mm f/1.7 that weighs only 130g… less than an iPhone Mini. Great for Ultra Wide and low light. Wish I got into this system when this lens was announced… my portfolio would be so much more diverse.
Very useful material. It confirmed me that I was right to have both; 12-100 excellent in decent light and open space, while 12-40 it helps me for low light and live concerts, especially indoor, as I do not have to rise the ISO value. I was lucky to find an used 12-40 in excellent condition at 460 euros earlier this month, so this could be an option.
Really good tutorial Joe. Your example photos are excellent and informative.
Hello from New York City! at time code 06:30, can the custom menu setting be created and modified using the smartphone mobile app? At time code 19:35, which camera White balance setting is best for using CTO Gelled flash: Auto WB, Incandescent, or custom? Thank you for your informative video.
Thank you for you insight and comparison. I NOT a professional, but was trained by the FBI in evidence, surveillance photography ..but at heart I had my personal camera and when oppertunity and conditions were corrected photographed rail road equipment all over the country. Working we used Nikon and to this day my DSLR are the FF /Nikon D700 a tank and APS C D7100 .In reality have FF and APS C covered ,if needed . I am at a point which is Need v Want . I would like to buy a FF Sony A7 ii v Nikon Z50 .The Sony is older but has IBIS ,but draw back need to spin up glass purchase v Nikon will buy adapter of we go. I find myself loyal to OM Systems and Lumix and have no problems enjoying what I do .However ,as a professional and You Tuber content provider many Content providers stick w/ FF and some APS C I Fully Understand there is an economic motivation and click awareness .I follow a lot of MFT from Robin ,Bob in Maryland etc . Therefore, back to NEED v WANT ( As Americans we burn a hole I. Our pocket $$over want ) viewing your presintation I need to put WANT in a box and stay focused on "My reality " ..Once again many, many thanks and I have saved your You Tube channel !!!!
Adverts totally lost where I was and so never saw the last half of this video.
really great takes in your video, really sold me on the 12-100
Really great tips all conveniently and well organized. Great explanations. Thank you!
Great opening shot!
Bought a used EMD1 Mii for $300. I couldn’t pul the trigger for an EMD5 Miii for ~$500. As you suggested, this body is in many ways a mini EMD1Mii. It is smaller and lighter than the 1 II. I can’t see any reason to spend more for this body vs. what I already own. Love the 12-40mm pro lens. It live on the 1 II. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)
Great overview! Of the 3 examples shown here, I feel on-camera flash produced the best balance between subject and foreground, without the fake Rembrandt lighting that the off-camera solution provides. (Why would strong light be coming from off axis in a very dark environment? There's not "sun" to emulate here!) Unless you're in a studio, off-camera lighting can create more weirdness than it solves, despite undeniably adding depth to the subject. I feel like the attitude of fill flash applies here, even at the risk of underexposing the subject.
Maybe you should shoot WITHOUT the intention of cropping. 😊