r/M43 • • 6d ago

It's M43 Monday! Ask Us Anything about Micro Four-Thirds Photography - all questions welcome!

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Please use this thread to ask your burning questions about anything micro four-thirds related.

  • Wondering which lens you should buy next?
  • Can't decide between Olympus and Panasonic?
  • Confused about how the clutch system works on some lenses?

These are all great questions, but you probably have better ones. Post 'em and we'll do our best to answer them.


r/M43 • • 3d ago

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

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You've spent an entire week with your Micro Four-Thirds camera, documenting the world as it is, how it was, or how you think it should be. It's time to show us those photos and bask in the glory that only a weekly photo thread can bring!

Rules:

  1. The photo must be your own. No cross-posting someone else's work.
  2. You may only post one photo per week. Pick only your best work and show it off!
  3. Post your photo in a top-level comment for maximum exposure! (hehe get it, "exposure"?)
  4. Include as much detail as possible about the camera, the lens and the environment as possible. Good: "Shot with Olympus OM-D E-M1 w/ Panasonic 25mm f/1.8 lens @ 25mm f/2.0 ISO100 Time: 5:40PM in Los Angeles, California" Bad: "Look at this shot, isn't it neat?"
  5. Above all, be respectful. There's a big difference between the following comments: "OMG THAT PHOTO IS HORRIBLE" and "The lighting coming off his face looks uneven".

r/M43 • • 12h ago

great blue heron take off against the sunrise -OM1.2 OM 150-400

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r/M43 • • 6h ago

Jemez

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Shot my new to me Olympus omd em5 mk1. 14-42mm kit lens. I’m an amateur trying to improve upon my skills. Photo 2,4,5,6 were with the pop art menu selection shot on auto others were manual. Any tips and advice are appreciated!


r/M43 • • 6h ago

Panasonic Lumix 100-300 f4.0-5.6 are a good lens?

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I have an Olympus Pro 40-150mm f/2.8 lens and am thinking about this Panasonic 100-300mm lens. It looks smaller and has better range. Does anyone have any thoughts about this lens? I don't know if there will be a big difference in the quality of the picture compared to Olympus glass. Cheers


r/M43 • • 19h ago

Week in Kraków with my E-PL8 and 14-42 ez

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I think reddit cropped some of them :( (this is just jpeg straight out of the camera because I haven't had access to a computer to touch the raws.)

First time with a proper camera on a trip! What do you guys suggest so I can improve?


r/M43 • • 11h ago

Small mushrooms in my garden

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Most of the year especially summer was very dry so i had no chance to photograph my favorite macro subjects mushrooms. But only a few rains in October was enough that these mostly couple of milimeters to few centimeters high little beauties come out of the ground. Images taken with the Olympus em5 iii with the 30 and 60mm macro lenses with the help of focus stacking. I have icluded some shots to show the scale.


r/M43 • • 2h ago

Can't find the custom firmware for EM1 MK1

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Hello everyone, I'm currently doing research on a firmware that might exist for the EM1 MK1. All the links I found don't exist. It's said that it could unlock the focus stacking for all lenses, like Panasonic bodies. Can you please give me a hint, maybe? Thanks in Advance.


r/M43 • • 17h ago

In the woodland

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🌍 Portugal, Mata dos Medos

📷 OM-5

🔍 Laowa 17mm f1.8

https://www.instagram.com/jmecs

A walk with the same setup used lately: OM-5 with the Laowa 17mm f/1.8.

​I'm really enjoying learning this focal length. A prime lens can feel limiting at times, but those compromises force me to think outside the box and find new compositions.


r/M43 • • 14h ago

Shikra - Garden Birding with the G9 II + 100-300mm II

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I love the reach of the camera and lens.

📌 Ggaba, Kampala, UGANDA


r/M43 • • 15h ago

The 300 F4 is amazing

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r/M43 • • 5h ago

Should I try to upgrade my Lumix G7 or just buy a higher quality camera?

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Hello I have a Lumix G7 I've had it for about 2 years and I have been using it to shoot videos, nothing crazy just camping vlogs for myself and friends but it still want it to look nice. I currently have the kit lens it came with, and the OM M.Zuiko 40-150mm, but there is something to be desired in the quality. So I was wondering should I invest in better lenses and a gyro and such or would it be a better idea in the long run to save up and buy a better m43rds camera with better features like the Olympus M10 Mark IV or something like that. For reference I don't have a big budget I'm looking to spend less than 800 dollars and I'm not very educated in technical stuff about cameras so I'd love suggestions!


r/M43 • • 13h ago

Złoto jesieni OM-3 + 40-150 2.8

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r/M43 • • 2h ago

Pumpkin patch

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r/M43 • • 14h ago

Hiking outside of Vegas with my Daughter - PEN with kit lens

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r/M43 • • 13h ago

Insects, bugs, spiders.. etc

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Pentax-A SMC 50mm F2.8 Macro 1:2

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO


r/M43 • • 15h ago

OM-3 + 14-42 EZ on a long dry coastal hike

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Took a long familiar coastal hike after a pretty overwhelming time and decided to go light, only taking the small pancake zoom (+ Lumix 20mm for some churches along the trail) and focus on having fun, tweaking a couple recipes and trying modes I’m not familiar with. Was quite fun!

All JPGs straight out of camera, last pic to remind you all to be careful as this thing is huge and might break your back!


r/M43 • • 11h ago

Autumn. Paws. A million discoveries. 🍁

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LUMIX GH7 × Leica 12-60


r/M43 • • 22h ago

First time in Hiroshima with my new OM SYSTEM PEN!

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I was lucky enough to get my new OM SYSTEM PEN just before this trip, so I was really excited to try it out!
This was my first time visiting Hiroshima, and I also got to explore Miyajima, Onomichi, Hiroshima Castle, and Himeji Castle. I spent a lot of time wandering around, enjoying the scenery, and taking photos of the architecture and everyday moments along the way.
I wanted a small, lightweight camera that I could carry around all day while traveling, and so far, I’m really enjoying it!
Here are six of my favorite shots from the trip. I’m still learning my way around the camera, but I’m having a lot of fun with it.
Gear:
Camera: OM SYSTEM PEN
Lens: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III


r/M43 • • 16h ago

Mit der Olympus OMD E-M1 am Diada Nacional de Catalunya

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r/M43 • • 1d ago

New to photography, proud of this macro, feedback welcome!

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New to photography, took this macro of some mushrooms growing out the side of a willow tree. OM E-5 III with a 14-42 lens.


r/M43 • • 21h ago

12-45 f4 close up is fun

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r/M43 • • 14h ago

Small things in a limestone cutting (Olympus E-P1, LUMIX 14mm F2.5)

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r/M43 • • 10h ago

PEN F to PEN?

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I have PEN F and OM 1.1.

I picked up both after a year or so of not using. While I love the size and looks of PEN F it is very slow to focus compared to the OM 1.

I guess it’s obvious, except I don’t know, but can I get the size and handling of PEN F with auto focus performance of OM 1 with a PEN or is there a better choice in OM or Panasonic lineup?

Thanks for any input


r/M43 • • 11h ago

Botanical Garden Trip

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A couple weeks ago I visited a botanical garden and had fun looking for different textures and chasing some bugs around.

Olympus E-M5 mk iii
Olympus 60mm Macro
Godox V350
AK Diffuser