I Tried the OM-5 Mark II for Wildlife and Here’s What Happened!

The new OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mark II is officially available for pre-order, and I’ve had a chance to test it out. As someone who owns the original OM-5, I was curious if the Mark II could step up for wildlife and bird photography, even without built-in subject detection. Spoiler: it can. But it takes a little effort and a few creative workarounds. In this video, I share real-world results using the OM-5 Mark II with the M.Zuiko 100-400mm f5-6.3 IS II lens, including shots of hummingbirds, cormorants, and more. I walk through custom AF target mode setup, my baseline wildlife settings, and what you can realistically expect from this compact micro four thirds camera in the field. We’ll also talk about RAW file compatibility (Lightroom’s behind, but Luminar Neo saves the day), the pros and cons of the upgraded OM-5, and whether it’s worth upgrading from the original or jumping in as a first-time OM SYSTEM photographer. If you’re curious about the best entry-level mirrorless camera for travel and outdoors, or you want to know if the OM-5 Mark II is a sleeper hit for wildlife photography, you’re in the right place. 👇 Jump into the comments: • Do you already own the OM-5? • Are you considering upgrading to the Mark II? • Would you go original OM-5 for the discount, or grab the new one for the upgrades? 👍 If this video gave you some ideas, hit that like button and subscribe. Stay tuned for more photography tips, Micro Four Thirds goodness, tutorials, and yes, gear discussions. Lots of gear. 📸 Gear used in this video: • OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mark II (Silver) • M.Zuiko 100-400mm f5-6.3 IS II Lens • Leofoto Monopod: https://amzn.to/45JnDnc (Amazon Affiliate) • Luminar Neo (for editing RAW files) 📚 Topics covered: • OM-5 Mark II wildlife performance • Custom AF Target Modes for birds & action • Wildlife camera settings (C1 Mode) • Pros & cons vs original OM-5 • Real-world JPEG image samples • RAW compatibility with Lightroom vs Luminar Neo • Why OM menus and USB-C make a big difference • Travel-ready lens pairings 📸 Follow my work on Instagram and my website: 🔗   / oliverimagesaz   🔗   / oliverimagesxtra   🔗https://www.oliverimages.com This video is NOT sponsored. However, I am an affiliate with OM SYSTEM and Skylum and using the links below help support the channel, as most gear featured I either purchase or rent, and I am sharing solutions I use and recommend. Please support this channel. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/timwoliver The Affiliate Links below help the channel grow. Everything listed is a product I have personally used. I only suggest products I have had positive experiences with. SKYLUM (Excellent post-processing software - standalone / adobe plugin) Luminar Neo: https://skylum.evyy.net/c/6253968/114... Luminar Mobile: https://skylum.evyy.net/c/6253968/196... For 10% OFF Luminar Neo use coupon code: TIM10 OM SYSTEM (My preferred photography gear) OM-1 Mark II Body: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-10143902... OM-3 Body: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1014390... OM-5 Mark II Body: https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-1014390... M.Zuiko 40-150mm f2.8 PRO Lens: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1014390... M.Zuiko 100-400mm f5-6.3 IS II Lens: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-10143902... M.Zuiko 150-600mm f5-6.3 IS Lens: https://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1014390... M.Zuiko 150-400mm f4.5 IS PRO Lens: https://geni.us/mpfF MPB (Affordable, secure, trusted and reliable used photo gear resource) https://prf.hn/click/camref:1110l4cFx Cotton Carrier (Versatile camera carrying solutions) https://www.cottoncarrier.com/?ref=ip... Get 10% OFF using Coupon Code: OLIVERIMAGES Thanks for watching, and remember: Earth is art. Be the artist. #OMSystem #OM5MarkII #MicroFourThirds #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #MirrorlessCamera #M43Wildlife #OMDigital #NaturePhotography #CameraReview #OM5Upgrade #LuminarNeo #TravelPhotography #NatureCamera