OM System for Wildlife Photography
Don’t Miss A Shot - Learn how to get the best out of your OM System
A comprehensive course on the Olympus OM system and OM-D camera where I show you my settings to help you customise your camera settings so that you’re always ready to take high impact shots in the field.
Now Updated for the OM-1
OM System for Wildlife Photography
The Olympus OM System is packed with features and this course helps you focus on what’s most important.
The OM System has some of the best camera features - its speed, special features, continuous shooting, image stabilisation, comfort and customisability make it excellent for wildlife photography.
But the complex menus and seemingly limitless features can easily seem overwhelming.
❌ Don’t Get Bogged Down in Settings
❌ Don’t Miss the Shot
✅ Be Action-Shot Ready
✅ Take Better Images
This course is a culmination of everything I’ve learned about the OM System from my experience, as well from talking with Olympus and their ambassadors, and from the many questions on settings.
You may find that certain settings don't suit you and the way that you shoot. My hope is that as I explain why I chose a certain setting, it helps you think about how you would use the certain feature in your workflow. Then you can make the system truly your own.
What you’ll learn
The OM System - Your Own Way
One of the reasons why I love my OM System gear is the way I can customise buttons, dials and settings to truly make it work for me as a wildlife photographer.
In this course, my aim is to share everything about how I use and setup my gear for wildlife photography so that you can get a head start and spend more time in the field making photos.
Full menu breakdown, special features, how to create a custom setup for quick on the go shooting, filming and vlogging tips, plus access my workflow
✅ Configure your camera to suit you
✅ Faster workflow: Learn how I set up my camera with custom settings
✅ Set And Forget - Quickly set up custom modes you’ll use the most often
✅ Buttons, Dials & Levers - Create shortcuts for speed in the field
✅ How to set highlight alerts for correct exposure every time
✅ Make the most of auto and manual focus
✅ optimise your settings for shooting video & timelapse
About Espen Helland
OM SYSTEM Ambassador
Hei hei! I’m Espen Helland, a Norwegian wildlife photographer based in Perthshire, Scotland. I switched to Olympus in 2020 and I haven't looked back. I’ve really enjoyed learning to use the system and I have taken some of my all time favourite wildlife photos with my lightweight, super fast OM System gear.
In 2022 I became an OM SYSTEM Ambassador, a title I'm incredibly grateful and honoured to hold. I'm excited for what the future holds for OM System and for us, and what we'll create with our gear. And I’m really excited to share what I’ve learned about the OM System in this course - I hope it will show why I love using it.
Testimonials
“Espen’s videos with practical and easily understood advice were of real benefit to me. I gained a better understanding of the camera’s menu and how to set it up with the ideal settings, and in its use. I felt the benefit of having this knowledge before heading out, for me it was definitely worth the purchase.”
Andrew
May 2022
“Can fully recommend the OM System for Wildlife Photography Course full of interesting points and settings, as I also have the OM-1 i shall be looking forward to that course as well.”
Geoffrey
May 2022
“This is a fantastic course! I've been shooting Olympus for years, but there were so many features that I didn't fully understand and wasn't taking advantage of. The course is very well organized, easy to follow, and broken down into small lessons that allow you to take it at your own pace. Highly recommend!”
June 2022
“What I really like with this course, is that it focuses on the user and how to make the best out of the camera systems. And it is made in a way that is very easy to understand and to follow. He always gives you the reason behind his different settings and choices. In that way it makes it a lot easier to understand and to decide if I want to use it or not.
I will highly recommend the course not only to those who are new to the Olympus system, but also to photographers, who like me, are not professional. But looking to broaden our photographic horizon.”
June 2022
“I can honestly say it was the best money I’ve spent on my education this year (at least!). Espen goes through everything in a clear and methodical manner, with the lessons easy to follow.
Stephen Elder
September 2022
“The OM System Course was a game changer for me and I find that I am more excited about wildlife photography than ever. Thanks again!”
October 2022
What the course covers
Throughout this course, I’ll show you my top tips on all things OM System Settings.
Arranged around 6 technical modules, each lecture focuses on a specific topic so that you can navigate and consume the content in a way that makes sense for you, and you can dive in and get the exact tips you’re looking for.
Initial Set Up
I’ll take you through the initial set up, including customising your first menu, creating quick workflows and other useful tips to help optimise your set up.
Buttons
In the Button module, I’ll show you my camera button and dial layout, including how I set up my exposure dials for quick on the go shooting in the field. I’ll also cover custom modes for the OM-1, EM1X and EM1ii.
Focus
The Focus module is a deep dive looking at auto focus settings, back button focus, custom focus points, manual focus, peaking and more.
Special Features
This module looks at my favourite features that are specific to the OM system, including Pro Capture which enables you to go back in time and never miss another shot. I want you to get the most of these pioneering features and really enjoy using the OM system to the best of your (and its) abilities. I’ll also cover focus stacking, high res mode, live ND shooting, and more.
Video Settings
I use my OM System for video and vlogging a lot, and in this module I’ll give you a sneak peek of my custom video settings for the EM1X and EM1ii, as well as taking you through the Super Control Panel (SCP) for video and time lapse settings.
Settings In The Field
This module looks at using the OM system in the field. Using my real world examples, I’ll show you how my customised settings work in the field. Wildlife photography, and particularly birds in flight, can present some tricky focusing situations, so I’ll show you how I’ve optimised my settings to always be ready.
Bonus Content
I’ve added a bonus module with a lecture and additional resources that I think will help you get even more from your OM System.
Who is this for?
This course is ideal for wildlife and bird photographers using OM System Cameras, including
OM-1
E-M1X
E-M1i-iii
E-M5
E-M10
Now Includes OM-1 Updates
I have now included updates for the OM-1 camera. The updates include PDFs to follow along with the main videos, as well as some additional videos exclusive for OM-1 settings.