Your OM System Camera Guide
This Course Is For You If...
You’re a photographer using OM System Cameras with the old menu layout, including
The course is a mixture of videos and PDF's so that it's easy to follow along and finding the relevant settings in the menu.
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Customise Your Camera
Customise your buttons, dials, and settings to your photography unique preference so you’re ready to capture those fleeting moments in nature.
This course teaches you how to setup your gear for wildlife photography so that you can get a head start and spend more time in the field making photos.
“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!”
Wayne Foley
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 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.
What the course covers
Throughout this course, I’ll show you my top tips on all things OM System Settings
Course Layout
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Introduction to the course and how to use it
Chapter 1
Introduction to the manu and first deep menu changes
Chapter 2
Button and dial layout, my custom modes and My menu
Chapter 3
Auto focus and manual focus settings
Chapter 4
Special features and computational modes, Pro Capture, Focus Stacking, High Res etc.
Chapter 5
Video settings setup and Super Control Panel use
Chapter 6
In the field features, settings for birds in flight, tricky focus situations and more
Chapter 7
Updating firmware and resources
Chapter 8
"Awesome course, the way Espen presents is outstanding and easy to follow."
Steve Myburgh
Meet Espen Helland
OM System Ambassador with a background in Wildlife Biology and Conservation
Hei hei! I’m Espen Helland, a Norwegian wildlife photographer based in Perthshire, Scotland. I’ve missed my share of shots in nature I can’t get back. When I switched to Olympus (OM System) in 2020, I decided to learn my gear inside and out.
Since then, I’ve led workshops, sold over 500 courses, and have posted YouTube videos since 2018 to help people connect with nature and leave the stress of camera settings behind.
