The OM-5 Has a Big Problem for Landscape Photography
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the creator expresses frustration with the OM Systems OM5's weak tripod mount, which attaches to the camera's plastic body rather than its metal chassis, leading to potential breakage. Despite enjoying the camera's features and image quality, concerns about the tripod mount's durability impact the user experience. The video also includes a photography session in the Way Stones, North York Moors National Park, highlighting the camera's performance in various conditions, and ends with a dilemma on whether to stick with the OM5 or consider alternatives like the OM1 or Panasonic G9.
Takeaways
- 📷 The OM System OM-5 has a significant design flaw, particularly a weak tripod mount.
- 🔍 The tripod mount is attached to the plastic body rather than the metal chassis, leading to concerns about durability and strength.
- 👎 Users have reported issues where the camera has been ripped off the tripod mount, indicating a serious structural problem.
- 🔧 A test was suggested to check the tripod mount's strength by mounting the camera and applying pressure to the lens, revealing flex in the OM-5.
- 🤔 The OM-5's design may be a cost-saving measure, possibly reusing the M5 Mark III body with minimal improvements.
- 📚 The video creator expresses a lack of confidence in the camera's build quality, despite liking the camera's features and image quality.
- 🏞 The creator enjoys the OM-5 for landscape photography due to its size, image stabilization, and quality.
- 🔄 There is a dilemma for the creator between keeping the OM-5 and considering alternatives like the OM-1 or Panasonic G9 due to the tripod mount issue.
- 📸 The video includes a photography session at the Way Stones in North York Moors National Park, showcasing the camera's capabilities.
- 📹 The creator uses the camera with an electronic viewfinder and a phone monitor, adding weight and increasing the stress on the tripod mount.
- 🌅 The video concludes with a decision to end the session early due to the setting sun and fog, emphasizing the creator's ongoing concerns about the camera's reliability in the field.
Q & A
What is the main issue discussed in the video regarding the OM Systems OM5?
-The main issue discussed in the video is the weak tripod mount of the OM Systems OM5, which is attached to the plastic body of the camera instead of the metal chassis, leading to potential breakage.
Why is the tripod mount on the OM5 considered a design fault?
-The tripod mount is considered a design fault because it is attached to the plastic body rather than the metal chassis, making it susceptible to breakage under load.
What was the improvement expected in the OM5 compared to the EM5 Mark II?
-The OM5 was expected to have a reinforced tripod mount, as suggested by a possible OM Systems Ambassador, but the video indicates that the improvement was not significant.
What is the concern with attaching a heavier lens to the OM5's tripod mount?
-The concern is that the heavier lens might put too much pressure on the weak tripod mount, potentially causing the camera to break off from the mount.
What test was suggested to check the strength of the OM5's tripod mount?
-The test suggested was to mount the camera on a tripod, press gently on the edge of the lens, and check for any flex, indicating the strength of the tripod mount.
What was the result of the test performed with the 12-45 lens on the OM5?
-The result of the test with the 12-45 lens showed distinct movement, indicating a lack of rigidity and strength in the tripod mount.
What incident involving the OM5 was mentioned in the video?
-The video mentioned an incident where a YouTuber named Henry Turner's OM5 had a nasty end when his tripod fell over, causing the camera to be ripped off due to the weak mount.
What is the narrator's dilemma regarding the OM5?
-The narrator's dilemma is that while they like the camera and the photos it produces, they have a lack of confidence in the camera's construction due to the weak tripod mount.
What alternatives to the OM5 does the narrator consider?
-The narrator considers looking at the OM1 or possibly going back to the Panasonic G9 as alternatives to the OM5.
What is the location featured in the video where the narrator took photos?
-The location featured in the video is the Way Stones in North York Moors National Park, a place the narrator had never been to before.
What is the narrator's final takeaway from the experience with the OM5?
-The narrator's final takeaway is the appreciation of the Way Stones location and the realization that the OM5's weak tripod mount could be a deal-breaker despite the camera's other positive features.
Outlines
😟 Weak Tripod Mount Design Flaw in OM System OM5
The speaker expresses frustration with the OM System OM5's weak tripod mount, which is a carryover design flaw from its predecessor, the EM5 Mark II. The mount attaches to the camera's plastic body instead of the metal chassis, leading to concerns about durability and potential breakage. The speaker acknowledges learning about this issue from comments on a previous video and shares personal experiences of flex when applying pressure to the lens while mounted on a tripod. The design fault is criticized as a possible cost-cutting measure, and the speaker speculates about the impact on the camera's reliability for quick, on-the-go photography.
📸 Photography Amidst Concerns with OM5's Build Quality
Despite the concerns about the OM5's tripod mount, the speaker continues to use the camera for photography, appreciating its compact size, image quality, and stabilization. The speaker discusses the dilemma of enjoying the camera's features but lacking confidence in its build quality, especially when using heavier lenses. The speaker also mentions returning a 40-150mm zoom lens due to fears of stress on the tripod mount and seeks advice on whether to consider alternatives like the OM1 or Panasonic G9. The speaker captures and shares a photograph taken at the Way Stones in North York Moors National Park, highlighting the atmospheric conditions and the location's appeal.
🌅 Reflecting on the OM5 Experience and Seeking User Feedback
In the final paragraph, the speaker reflects on the day's photography experience with the OM5, noting the enjoyment but also the persistent worry about the camera's tripod mount integrity. The speaker decides to end the video early due to the setting sun and foggy conditions, which could be hazardous. The speaker calls for feedback from other OM5 users regarding their experiences with the camera's build and whether the concerns are justified. The speaker also contemplates potential alternatives to the OM5 and expresses a strong liking for the Way Stones location, intending to revisit it under different conditions.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡OM Systems OM5
💡Design fault
💡Tripod mount
💡Plastic body
💡Metal chassis
💡Peak design capture clip
💡Lens flex
💡Override
💡Landscape photography
💡EVF view
💡Molle
Highlights
The OM System OM-5 has a major design fault with a weak tripod mount.
The tripod mount fits onto the plastic body instead of being bolted to the metal chassis, leading to potential breakage.
Users have reported horror stories and images of the camera ripping off from the tripod due to the weak mount.
A test to check the tripod mount's strength involves mounting the camera, pressing the lens edge, and observing flex.
The 12-45 lens showed distinct movement when tested, indicating a weak tripod mount.
The design fault could be a cost-saving measure by OM Systems, possibly reusing the M5 Mark II bodies.
The OM-5's potential for breakage when used with a heavier lens or when carried with the tripod on the shoulder is a concern.
YouTuber Henry Turner experienced a tripod failure with his OM System OM-5, highlighting the seriousness of the issue.
The OM-5's design fault could be a deal-breaker for users seeking a reliable camera.
The camera's small size, good image quality, and image stabilization make it an appealing landscape photography option, despite the design flaw.
The user's dilemma of whether to keep the OM-5 or consider alternatives like the OM-1 or Panasonic G9 is discussed.
The user's experience of using the OM-5 in the Way Stones, North York Moors National Park, is shared.
The user's concern about the tripod mount's weakness is evident even during casual use in the field.
The added weight of a phone and monitor unit exacerbates the pressure on the tripod mount, increasing the risk of breakage.
The user's composition technique and settings while photographing the rocks are detailed, despite the ongoing concerns.
The user's final thoughts on the OM-5, the location, and the decision to potentially switch cameras are shared.
The video concludes with a call for feedback from other OM-5 users regarding their experiences with the tripod mount.
Transcripts
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carefully because that will be the last
time I remove my own systems om5 from my
Peak design capture clip because the om5
unfortunately has a major design
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fault now I'm going to jump straight
into what this design fault is cuz to be
honest it's uh it's really annoying and
first of all a big thank you for people
who left comments on my micro 43 video I
recently posted uh pointing this floor
out which I didn't really know about and
I wish I did basically what it is is the
OM systems om5 has a really weak tripod
moment now I knew this existed on the
em5 Mark II which obviously was the the
model before now I did read off somebody
I believe was possibly an home systems
Ambassador that the om5 had a reinforced
tripod mod so I thought alls good
nothing to worry about there Jason well
unfortunately it hasn't actually been
greatly
improved and the whole floor of the
thing is the tripod mount effectively
fits onto the plastic body of the camera
as opposed to being bolted to the shassy
the metal shassy of the camera inside if
that makes sense of the actual
body and ultimately what this means it
means well it's not rocket science is it
if you've got metal mounted onto plastic
and that's taken all your load basically
that that joint's only going to be as
strong as the
plastic and plastic is plastic and
plastic can break and I have heard
horror stories and I've seen pictures of
people
using on5 on one of these Peak design
clips and basically rips the camera
off so
that's that's a serious bull bear isn't
it really cuz I I love the idea of be
able to walk around and just like take
my camera off take a photo like I should
be doing now but I can't and for me that
is super
frustrating but it gets
worse so I I did a bit more digging on
this and I went on a few different
websites and I saw somebody suggest that
to test if the new tripod mount was
actually stronger than the M5 MK 3 to
basically Mount your camera to a tripod
and then to gently press on the edge of
your lens you
know of a normal size lens of a normal
kit lens
and to see if there's any flex and I did
this and I hate to say with my 12 to 45
there was distinct
movement so
really as you want the tripod moon to be
as strong as possible and you want a
nice rigid joint between your tripod and
that
camera having a piece of plastic in
between the two well it's it's never
going to bold well is it really let's
face it a serious overide on the part of
om systems I think and I just can't
really get my head around why they've
actually done this well obviously to
save money I'd guess I suspect they've
just pretty much just used the M5 m 3
bodies
and stuck us a nice new badge on the
front I don't know call me cynical but I
do
know that it could cause me
issues now I suspect if I'm just using a
normal lens on a tripod I'll probably be
fine however ever I like to sometimes
walk around with my camera attached to
my tripod with the tripod on my shoulder
and you know especially if I'm going in
good light and I just want to be able to
react really
quickly and I worry that I could be
walking around and effectively my camera
could fall off now I watched a video by
YouTuber um Henry
Turner and I know his own systems own 5
came to a bit of
a nasty end when his tripod fell over
and I just I didn't really think that
much more of it but looking at his
pictures the way it's RI the whole base
out and left this big gaping gap of
plastic well again it just goes to show
that there's some serious weak points
going on
there honestly I just I really can't get
my head around it but what I do know is
it could really be a deal breaker for me
cuz I just want a camera that works and
I can trust and you know as much as the
gh5 Mark II was a bit big it it was
built like a tank and I think I could
have done anything with that and now
feel like with the home systems home 5
I'm going to have to sort of Molle a
little bit and I don't mol
cameras but I'm going to stop
complaining about cameras for 5 minutes
and I'm actually going to take a photo
cuz really that's the whole point isn't
it
so I don't think this shot's going to be
to everybody's taste it's basically it's
a lot of fog coming in and out so yeah
there may actually be a bit too too much
far I'm just going to carry on taking a
few and just choose the optimum one he
quite nice at the
moment yeah quite a nice little shot
I've come to the way stones in North
York Ms national park somewhere I've
never been to before keep meaning to
come I'm actually here perhaps a bit too
much fog coming in and
out but if nothing else it's going to be
a nice wcky but yeah it's a start anyway
and I'll put the shot on the screen for
you
now
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so yeah now I've now got a bit of a
dilemma because I actually really quite
like the camera and know I like the
photos of
producing but I I've got a sort
of a lack of confidence in the
construction and that's it's it's it is
a problem for me but apart from that it
could be the perfect landscape
photography camera you know it's small
good image quality good image
stabilization really it has a lot going
for it but you know to put this into
context I had got myself the 40 to150
the zoom lens for it so the
F4 but I've sent it back cuz I'm just
worried cuz it's that a little bit
bigger there it's going to put too much
pressure on this Mount here and if I'm
finding myself in a situation where I
don't want to get lenses forward because
I'm afraid it might break the camera
then
really what are you to do I don't know
any suggestions guys what would you do
should I look at the om1 should I maybe
even look at a Panasonic G9 I don't know
or should I just suck it and see and see
if it holds out for me I don't know but
let's continue on and see if we can find
something else to photograph okay so
I've just taken a couple of shots around
the way stones what an amazing location
I'm really impressed but anyway I'm
going to switch to evf view but before I
do that I want you to have a look at
what I've got on top here cuz basically
cuz now I've got the phone and the
monitor unit attached this is making it
even more heavy so if I start tilting
back what that means is even more
pressure on the tripod mod so you can
see why my concerns may be different to
everybody else's out there
but it's just tight tight this
shot okay I'm just going to quickly talk
you through the composition and
basically as you can see really for me
it's all about these rocks but I quite
like the hint of these rocks on this
side here sort
of effectively showing you that not
singular rocks that the pass of a bigger
formation amazing location and really
impressed I'm an F14 I probably don't
need to be
F14 bring down to
f11 I'm On One Stop overexposure which
to be honest I think is about right 3
seconds half timer
again we'll look at the
histogram as you can see there's a big
Clump on the right hand side uh that
that's to be expected you know we've got
a lot of light sky going on
there I think I'll probably turn this to
a mono
conversion to be honest the
conditions whil the conditions are
fantastic I'm not sure it's
really what I'm looking for for this
location but still pleasing enough shot
so let's get that process and have a
look at the final
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and I'm going to think I'm going to end
the video there guys cuz basically it's
going to get dark soon and I do not want
to be stranded out here on the North
York Ms in the dark in fog that does
send a recipe for disaster so yeah I'm
going to call it
today again I've enjoyed using the
camera but even here I was walking
around the Rocks which you spin you
around so you can sort of see them and I
was sort of walking around a little bit
it with the camera mounted on the tripod
and I was very conscious that if I
slipped that my tri the camera's
probably just going to break off the
tripod and it's it's a real bug bear for
me so if there's any om5 users out there
please tell me your experiences now how
are you getting on do you do do I need
to worry on I being over cautious and if
it does turn out that I'm actually not
being over cautious then it is an issue
what would anybody recommend that I
maybe get instead I think really the two
options are the om1 or maybe going back
to Lumix and getting the original G9
Mark 1 I wanton to get the G9 Mark II I
have no desire for that camera really I
don't know at this point but yeah I'm
pleased with the shots I've got and the
biggest takeaway for me today is this
location I love this location and it's
definitely somewhere I will be coming
back to I I think it could be wonderful
in different conditions but it's been
really atmosphere today and it's been
nice to be out so yeah thanks for
watching guys if you've enjoyed this
video please give it a thumbs up maybe
subscribe to the channel if you haven't
and I'll see you again soon for another
one thanks for
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