The ability to go “back in time” with Pro Capture is an incredible tool in OM System cameras, are you making the most of it?
In this course, we take a deep dive into all things pro capture.
I’ll take you through all my recommended settings for capturing breathtaking moments in nature.
Break down which pro capture mode suits certain types of subjects and situations.
I’ll share 5 projects where I’ve been using pro capture and provide the knowledge and techniques so you can go out and try them out for yourself.
Join me in the field where I share my camera screen for a full hour long session photographing wagtails hunting mayflies - you see what I see and what I photograph using pro capture.
When to use the different Pro Capture modes (SH1/High and SH2/Low), depending on species and conditions.
Included in the Course:
Gear & Settings - PDF
Supported camera models and my recommended lenses for Pro Capture. My preferred Pro Capture settings for OM System cameras, including Custom Modes. How Back Button Focus interacts with Pro Capture.
Project 1 | Woodland Birds Nests - PDF and Video
Photographing flying birds in the woodlands, how to find nests, get closer and which settings to use.
Project 2 | Woodpecker Nests - PDF and Video
Finding woodpecker holes, minimising disturbance through camouflage and using C-AF to capture the birds in flight.
Project 3 | Wagtails - PDF and Video
Capturing the dynamic action of wagtails hunting mayflies in a river setting. Included: A stripped-back insight to my experience as I share my camera screen with commentary.
Project 4 | Feeding Station Setup - PDF
Set up a feeding station and use Pro Capture to photograph local wildlife at a feeding station, throughout the year.
Project 5 | Wide Angle - PDF and Video
Learn to use the O.I. Share app to remotely trigger the camera and capture wide angle shots as birds leave and return to their nests.
Being Opportunistic - PDF
Spotting opportunities for how to use Pro Capture most effectively.
Capturing Behaviour - PDF
The best settings for capturing a wide variety of wildlife behaviour.
Creative Captures - PDF
Getting creative with slow shutter speeds.
Great course! Great work!
Leeman Joachim
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 images 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 700 courses, and have posted YouTube videos since 2018 to help people connect with nature and leave the stress of camera settings behind.
This Course Is For You If
You're a bird photographer with an OM System camera that has Pro Capture:
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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