Micro four thirds, once a bit of an outlier in the APS-C, full frame, and medium format race, is enjoying a bit of a moment in the spotlight right now, with innovative cameras and portable, affordable gear making it the format of choice for many photographers and filmmakers. Why does micro four thirds have some of the most fiercely loyal enthusiasts? This interesting video takes a look.
Coming to you from Craig Roberts of e6 Vlogs, this interesting video discusses the advantages of using the OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO II lens and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II mirrorless camera. Roberts is one of my favorite YouTubers; his pragmatic, pure approach to the craft of photography is infectious, and so, when he takes a rare moment to discuss gear, it is worth listening. Back in the early 2000s and 2010s, sensor size had such a tremendous impact on image quality that it was the driving force in a lot of gear purchases. Nowadays, though, sensors are so good that they have really freed up photographers' ability to choose based on other facets, and that has meant that the advantages micro four thirds cameras and lenses have had all along are starting to come to the forefront. Check out the video above for Roberts' full thoughts.
Really? That video reminds me of school kids' what I did for summer vacation reports. Just a rambling, I'm here-these are my photos-I like this camera video.
Pretty boring! Flat looking, and not that informative.
5:30 in and all I've gotten, besides his images, is the camera model and lens.
8:00 in, more photos, very little info on the camera, lots of talk about fuji in generalities.
9:00 in, complaints about children, change castles...and I'm done.
Nothing about why micro 4/3rds are such a winning combination. That's nine minutes I'll never get back.
Very good memory you have. You remember the timeline in one swoop.
If only the writer had remembered to stay on topic. Oh well, I guess someone likes clickbait.
Well, based on other comments, I doubt l can work up the enthusiasm but I've got 3 Lumix cameras, an old inherited GH3 and a TX90 and FZ82.
I'm not sure the format itself is the winning issue for me, with the TX90 and FZ82, it is the usability with a super-wide range lens which has minimal distortion in lightweight form.
I haven't used the GH3 on a while, I didn't find the lenses as good as my inherited Canon set, and the focusing was too unreliable for wildlife shooting even though the reach was there - I note complaints that this remains a Lumix weak point, though the FZ82 - itself an old design.
The software of the TX90 and FZ82 are virtually identical, with the main differences in operation being how you freeze the focus point and the FZ82 has the advantage of not auto-switching the viewfinder - because that feature is a pain with straps and touch screen. It means that you can use both cameras without relearning an interface which is complex. In terms of picture quality, the main difference is the reduced noise due to the extra stops of the bridge camera's much bigger aperture.
4/3s format? Shrug. Camera design - suits me. Useable cameras that you can carry all day, even when hiking that produce results that please me and impress others.
The only problem with micro 4/3 is their overpriced F1.2 primes. For portraits one is better off running older FF DSLR with 85mm F1.8 prime. The combo is going to be cheaper than the F1.2 prime itself, even when accounted dor used purchase, and you will still get shallower DOF.
I could never quite figure out if he was apologizing for still using MFT or that he switched to Fuji APSC. The video really does nothing to the explain why it's a winning combination.
Even though I left micro 4/3 behind long ago, I'd still like to see that platform succeed. The real problem with todays micro 4/3 system is price. They are neck and neck with mid-level APS-C and used full frame prices. There's no compelling reason to sacrifice performance by buying a smaller sensor camera. Even size is on par with APS-C. If there was a greater price separation, micro 4/3 systems would be an attractive option for entry level enthusiasts and those wanting to pack ultra lite.