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m43 is not dead
Recently I have been really into learning about different camera systems and understanding their trade-offs. Mostly my focus was on M43 system (micro four thirds) because that's the only ILC (interchangeable lens camera) system that I have not tried yet.
M43 system has the smallest sensor size among all ILCs in the market, and it is only a quarter of the size compared to a full frame sensor. The result of that is m43 cameras tend to have lower dynamic range and worse high ISO performance. But on the flip side, these cameras (especially with their lens) are more lightweight and affordable, and the stabilization on m43 is absolutely class leading. I've seen people doing 5+ seconds hand-held long exposure WITHOUT a tripod, which blew my mind.
Last week I happened to find a really good deal on a used Olympus EM1 with 12-40 pro lens. This camera was first launched in 2013 and the 12-40 pro lens was Olympus's first pro-grade lens with very high standard of image quality. I couldn't pass on such a good deal and eventually decided to purchase this combo and test it myself to see what m43 system is really about.
This image was taken during my first outing with this combo and I would say I am really impressed, especially by this lens. It is definitely sharper than any standard zoom lens I have used in my Fuji system, and despite the camera being almost a decade old, it still produces very decent raw files that I can work in post to bring out what I want.
I am looking forward to playing with m43 system more in the future and getting more images to share with you!
m43 is not dead
Recently I have been really into learning about different camera systems and understanding their trade-offs. Mostly my focus was on M43 system (micro four thirds) because that's the only ILC (interchangeable lens camera) system that I have not tried yet.
M43 system has the smallest sensor size among all ILCs in the market, and it is only a quarter of the size compared to a full frame sensor. The result of that is m43 cameras tend to have lower dynamic range and worse high ISO performance. But on the flip side, these cameras (especially with their lens) are more lightweight and affordable, and the stabilization on m43 is absolutely class leading. I've seen people doing 5+ seconds hand-held long exposure WITHOUT a tripod, which blew my mind.
Last week I happened to find a really good deal on a used Olympus EM1 with 12-40 pro lens. This camera was first launched in 2013 and the 12-40 pro lens was Olympus's first pro-grade lens with very high standard of image quality. I couldn't pass on such a good deal and eventually decided to purchase this combo and test it myself to see what m43 system is really about.
This image was taken during my first outing with this combo and I would say I am really impressed, especially by this lens. It is definitely sharper than any standard zoom lens I have used in my Fuji system, and despite the camera being almost a decade old, it still produces very decent raw files that I can work in post to bring out what I want.
I am looking forward to playing with m43 system more in the future and getting more images to share with you!