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Hello, I am new to this forum and glad to be here. I have been an amateur photographer for many years. I started with 35mm SLR Cameras, but now I am all digital. Recently, I have taken a great interest in street photography. Having a camera with me most of the time seems like the best way to...

Hand held (phew!)

Heuou, just woke up this morning and was greeted by an email from OM saying they released a new firmware update for OM-1. I am a bit confused because they promised an AF firmware update in autumn and they showed up out of nowhere with this one and I don't know if this is THE firmware or just a...

If you shoot a lot a the Ocean/beach what do you do afterwards? Blower Brush, wipe, wet towel? I am going to be doing a lot of this type of imaging in the next year. All my stuff including lenses are "weather sealed", but I know after care is important. Just looking for advice...

I was intrigued by Michael Meissner's recent find on a 3D printed GM1 grip and checked it out. Post in thread 'Where to get a Lumix GM1 Grip in 2024?' https://www.mu-43.com/threads/where-to-get-a-lumix-gm1-grip-in-2024.124239/post-1719481 It seemed worthwhile to follow-up on and went for a...

Last night we had a combine in the local fields, combined with the currently dry and hot weather, gave an other worldly feel..

Has anyone had an issue that there is significant visible noise at base ISO, just with one lens? Meaning noise becomes visible when you are using in my case 35-100 f4-5.6 lens, but there is no noise at all with other lenses?

I have some company cash available for stuff like memory cards. What are the most fast and reliable SDHC ii cards out the these days? I'm looking for 32GB and larger cards.

Via PetaPixels podcast - OM System is Selling Branded, Heat-And-Serve Japanese Curry Packets "The OM System Curry comes in packs of two, 200-gram bags and is available for 1,200 yen, or about $7.50." Maybe the cheapest way to get into the system?

I just bought a G1 which was still on original firmware 1.0. Since release there have been versions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 and 1.5. Here's my issue: the camera won't update to 1.5. I found online from a third party software site the 1.2 version and that updated in the normal way, all good. But...

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The morning light has not hit my wife's little front yard garden yet, but here are the first snaps from this combo.

When my wife was killed in a tragic accident in September, I shelved her OM-1, the HLD-10, the box with all supplied accessories with the intent to sell it. Well, it has sat here for almost 10 months and I have decided to do a little reading of the online manual and also play with the menus and...

Have not seen a thread about this, sorry if I missed it. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/halohub/switchlens-power-up-your-smartphone-into-a-pro-camera/description I own an Olympus Air A01 and recently started using it again after a couple of years in hibernation. I have to admit that I...

Found a really good REVERSIBLE lens hood for Panasonic PL25MM lens that finally answers my quest for a hood that isn't ginormous like original or stores separately as a screw in does. It's 3D printed very nicely and bayonets both directions solidly. Very compact attached either way. Also...

I feel like for most of my time in the MFT (since back in 2019) I’ve been being preached to about how bad DFD and contrast based AF is, especially in AF-C. I’ve just followed the party line advice that if you want dependable AF, you need to get one of the PDAF Olympus/OM bodies. I’ve jumped in...

Sold off all my m4/3 gear years ago, but I've been experimenting again with "Live Composite" Mode on a newly acquired Olympus E-M10 II. I've done my share of star trails, fireworks and night shooting, but I've always been intrigued by LC daytime shooting with a 10-stop ND filter (B+W ND...

I have seen and heard so many negative stories about manufacturer repair. My wife's favorite lens, the Olympus 40-150 2.8 had the lens mount snapped off and the internal cables yanked out when she had her fatal accident photographing football. The lens sat in a bag from the date it happened in...

Heuou. I have noticed this particularity recently while I was researching the Olympus OM-D E-M1X and the Olympus HLD-9/10 for OM-1. Basically there are not many options for extending the grip of OM-1 (and Mark II) as it was for the Olympus E-M1 Mark II and III available. While there is a...

Hello, sorry for the delay in writing this post (I know I promised it last week but got swamped with work and lack of sleep). PS. I have put th spider images in spoilers for those who do not like spiders but can enjoy the other samples of insects. If I could describe this insane idea it would...

Lots of stuff on YT that's not really worth watching, but this was an interesting 'down to earth' story.

I’ve noticed a few threads mentioning repeated purchases of the same lens. This got me thinking about the large number of lenses we micro four thirds users have to choose from and, if I had my time over or had to start from nothing, would I pick the same glass I have now. Here’s the results of...

Although I have the G9II and Gh6, I still love the Gx85. Amazing camera for all sorts of things. Here are two examples of 35 MY old 1/2" snail shells. These are handheld using the built-in flash with the fossil on a black mouse pad. I love the 60mm f2.8 but the 75-300 with the dual element Canon...

From a poster here: https://www.mu-43.com/threads/attention-updates-for-om-workspace-om-capture-om-dvr-updater.123085/ Update before 31 March 24, or lose ability to update! Link is here: https://support.jp.omsystem.com/en/support/imsg/digicamera/info/update2024.html

Not something I expected at all... New Logitech Mevo Core 4K Camera Enables Seamless Wireless Live Streaming of Any Event, Anywhere Logitech's Mevo Core is a Micro Four Thirds live-streaming camera MFT Sensor in a Streaming Camera? Logitech Mevo Core Things have been slow in m43 land so I was...

I have a few Lumix bodies: GF1, G3, GX80 (GX85 in N. America) and G80 (G85 in N. America). Anyone familiar with these will know that the GX80 & G80 offer significantly better image quality that the older G3 and GF1. In good light the G3 is still good but lacks IBIS compared to the newer...

Hello. Spring is here and I'm having ideas of dog portraits in different areas, especially the low light ones like forest paths. I will use my Olympus 40-150mm f 2.8 PRO for action but I would like a faster lens for static and posing moments and achieve some shallow DoF. I can get that with the...

Just love this combo! ;)

I transformed my OM SYSEM OM-1 Mk1 into a cinematic XPAN panoramic camera. this in my home test shoot to see how my pretty camera can handel the 65x24 crop factor to compite with the legendary XPAN. the final photo has size of 10 Mpx and i love the result, DO you? I put the grid to 24 and shot...

I've been thinking it's time to upgrade from my Olympus E-M1. I haven't really been paying attention to newer releases or what features come with them. I've been mainly focused on the Olympus E-M1mk2 and the Panasonic G9. They have the capabilities that I want and the current prices are nice. I...

Some of you know that over several years I had lots of Olympus lenses. Some lenses I sold a and bought it again. The 17mm 1.8 I tried many months but couldn't fall in love even it is a great lens. The Olympus 40-150mm f4-5.6 I bought three times and sold it after view month, the last one I sold...

I got a new (used) Panasonic 14-140mm superzoom travel lens for my ongoing travels in Asia. It's their second iteration of the lens with weather sealing. I noticed that, sometimes, the camera would give an indication that focus could not be achieved. At first, I thought the Pen-F's poor...

So the siren call of this lens brings me back..it is my favourite lens of all time and pleases me every time i use it...whats your favourite lens? Mine is the Panasonic P20 F1.7 What is your Magic lens...Any system? Please tell us and post your favourite image...Any Subject! Sorry about...

The OM-1 II is out and no thread on here. Changes from the OM-1 include: human detection AF (rather than just eye/face detection?) now offers 8.5 eV IBIS 'faster' autofocus 14 bit RAW for the high res modes graduated 'live' ND bigger buffer (250 frames!) OM rather than Olympus branding If...

Weather has been very chaotic recently. For about a week is was cold and raining...then it jumped into the 50-60F range for a few days, now it is 29F as a high and last night we got about 6 inches of show. Wasn't sure of the roads, so I grabbed my trusty companion, Nova, and we decided to...

Last time I managed to connect my OM-1 to my Pixel 7 Pro using the OI Share app was in November. But after that I have been getting constant error being unable to connect using WiFi (Bluetooth connection works fine). Since then the Pixel 7 Pro had multiple OS updates and security and feature...

Stuck at home today waiting on package to arrive. So got to thinking which makes my wife very nervous. Currently use 12-100 F4 or Panny 15 for wide angle on my OM-1 but have been thinking of going a little wider. Don't really want fisheye. Looking at Laowa 10 f/2, or 7.5, Olympus...

I am going to travel for four weeks in Asia soon, and I intend to bring the Pen-F as my main camera. I find the ergonomics of the camera to be just so-so. The front is too flat and the knurled mode selector knob tends to dig into the skin. Looking at the existing grips that can be purchased...

Over on DPR, this was posted as "show your keepers" but I just love the OP's images. https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/67446841

https://www.43rumors.com/om-digital-big-announcement-on-january-30-new-om-1ii-9-18mm-mark-ii-and-150-600mm-lens-coming/ Interesting. Hopefully new firmware update for current OM-1 with improved focus. Will see

I have no chimney for Santa to drop down so I treated myself to a new lens. A tad over £500 got me the Panny-Leica 42.5 f/1.2. I thought it a decent price as it was immaculate and 1/2 the brand new cost. Not had too many chances yet to get out and about to do some damage with it, but I am...

Was wondering if anyone here on the forum is using the new OM 20/1.4 lens? I have read some reviews stating the lens tend to be on the softer side. I have been thinking about this lens but that is a lot of money if the lens is soft, etc. It is water/dust proof and appears to be durable but...

Hello. I've been thinking a lot for the last few weeks about a setup that's very easy to carry (large pockets or smallest holster bag) but more importantly one handed (right handed) use. The use cases are walk-abouts (around towns and cities), walk in the park with someone I like and a small...

I have the Gh6 and G9II. While the AF for birding is very good on the G9II, the Gh6 is a video beast - already a "professional video camera". All video markets are changing - and very quickly. It could be that Panasonic has done a futures evaluation of the imaging market and it has determined...

I just purchased the Olympus EE-1 Dot Sight. It connects to the hot shoe and there is a pin so that it registers with the camera (OM-1). It has its own internal battery, so I don't think it's drawing power from the camera and my OM-1 battery held up fine. I didn't notice any additional drain...

I just realized that this rather cool small camera, which many (including myself) are inordinately fond of (although others not so much) doesn't have a specific thread just for pictures taken with your E-M5 Mark III -- so I'm starting it today. With two examples--- First, a dedicated bird...

I've been trying out focus bracketing for landscapes with the OM-1 and Olympus 8-25 f4 pro lens but I always seem to end up with a single shot in focus and then a number of shots completely out of focus. As an example with the number of shots set to 99, the focus differential on 3 and lens on...

The Panasonic GX85 arrived today. Here are my first impressions. It is the exact size that I wanted for a coat pocketable, minimalist camera. The weight in hand feels good. Makes the camera feel robust and durable. I like the off center EVF. While not the biggest or best - it is servicable...

I am still getting used to shooting the Micro Four Thirds format, from the 4:3 aspect ratio (I have gotten used to shooting 3:2 and I found it easier to work with for A3 prints that I usually do and my 16:9 4K Asus Pro Art monitor) to the DoF difference at all apertures up to f 8. But while I...

Haro ... it's been almost a week with the OM-1 and even though I haven't gotten out much to make images because of the weather but also getting my first tattoo has kept me short on how long I use the camera in a day. These are first impressions and some thoughts in my head and putting them down...