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Why is it that nobody ever mentions any camera but olympus?

Few factors : - Lumix has always been a bit of a video-centric brand, ever since the GH1 released. Most of why peop[le bought Lumix cameras for was very often the excellent video specs compared to the price point, and not really their photo capabilities (which are still good) - Olympus has a HUGE ba

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MJdoesThings_ in r/M43

March 26, 2026 12:58 PM

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So, does this mean an MFT lens lineup revival?

Idk what camera you are using but my om-3 autofocus is a lot better than my Lumix s5ii and about 80% as good as my canon r8

spartan55503 in r/M43

April 14, 2026 6:04 PM

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Seeking lense advice

The Sony Alpha 7 IV is a full frame camera. That means it’s bigger and heavier than APSC and micro 4/3 cameras. Do you plan to take macro insect pictures of live insects in the field or are you planning to work in studio with preserved specimens? I ask that because I personally would not enjoy macro

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bikeguy75 in r/macrophotography

April 8, 2026 12:31 AM

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Should I get an OM3 or x100vi or…?

I sold my x100vi not long after I picked up the OM-3. It’s a much better camera in almost any way. Yes, larger, but it’s still very compact with some lenses. Video is much, much better on THE OM-3! The focus difference is night and day too!

jerredz in r/M43

April 15, 2026 9:49 AM

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It's 'Post your M43 photo' Thursday! Come share your best work with the community!

Photographed racers at a downhill mountain biking course in Monterey the other day. Love the subject detection speed of the OM1ii. I particularly like how the dirt kicked up in the background contributes to some good subject/BG separation by adding some nice contrast. It also gives a feeling of how

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mCat85 in r/M43

April 30, 2026 5:36 PM

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PetaPixel and Emily from Micro Four Nerds on how to save Micro Four Thirds - the manufacturers only make large premium cameras and are afraid to make a small one that isn't plastic and chintzy

They see the money in Om3s, GH and back in the day, Pen-Fs. They dont see the money coming in from the Pen Lites and Pen Minis and GF sadly. To be fair, the market saw that segment slowly petering off in the last decade - but its not dead. If OM systems/ Panasonic can Make their mobile apps actually

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memeranglaut in r/M43

April 23, 2026 2:54 AM

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APS-C for macro?

I'll start this off by clarifying I only have experience with Sony & Olympus / OM systems. I've tried to use the Sony A6700 and the Sony 90mm for handheld insect macro photography and eventually gave up. The sensor readout time and buffer were too slow for my style of photography. I ended up going w

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JSoldano in r/macrophotography

April 28, 2026 10:06 AM

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Should I get an OM3 or x100vi or…?

I would also think ahead if you’ll want to one day photograph your kids doing sports or activities, you already have the glass for it. I currently have an X100V and as awesome of a camera it is, it is not one camera to rule them all. It’s great for travel and everyday documenting but you have to be

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Spicy_Pickle_6 in r/M43

April 15, 2026 11:15 AM

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To anyone who has shot multiple systems: How do Lumix and Olympus lenses actually stack up against other brands?

This is the usual PoV of a FF user who hasn't used M43 and really has no idea what he's talking about. He is basically repeating internet rhetoric that he hasn't bothered to explore. Ask him which M43 cameras & lenses he's used? If you want an unbiased PoV then check out the numerous Wedding photogr

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TheDragonsFather in r/M43

March 17, 2026 11:04 AM

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Why?

R8 is a base model full frame with minimal features, it lacks weather sealing, stabilization, and uses a small battery. It's main selling point is that it's a full frame but not much else going for it. OM-3 is a flagship level camera with IP rated weather sealing, 7.5 stops of IBIS with stabilized l

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joeph0to in r/M43

March 28, 2026 10:28 AM

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