The movie recording capability offered by the micro four thirds standard has had a huge impact on movie systems. Mu43 is a fan site and not associated with olympus, panasonic, or other manufacturers mentioned on this site. Both olympus and panasonic produce lenses for these cameras and there is a growing list of other companies including sigma, carl zeiss and voigtlander that have commited to producing high quality micro four thirds lenses. Best micro four third cameras, 2020 olympus, panasonic. The micro four thirds system mft or m43 is a standard released by olympus and panasonic in 2008, for the design and development of mirrorless.
Olympus originally pioneered the four thirds system and, along with panasonic, announced a new micro four thirds standard in 2008. The micro four thirds system is a new standard based on combining live view shooting with the four thirds system, freeing users from the viewfinder and moving closer to an optimum balance between picture quality and compact size. Sep 11, 20 mirrorless cameras and the micro four thirds mft system are gaining in popularity. The system with the smallest sensor the only one without an apsc sensor is the best at night. The four thirds camera system was the predecessor to olympus current micro four thirds line, like the omd em1 ii above.
In this course, rich harrington and scott bourne introduce the micro four thirds format, detailing its strengths and weaknesses for both photography and video, offering buying advice, and sharing tips for getting the best results when shooting with a micro four thirds camera. Official panasonic lumix camera lenses panasonic us. Olympus and panasonic add firmware updates steves digicams. Its many configurable buttons and some configurable menus make it especially challenging.
To set this templates initial visibility, the state parameter may be used. Olympus has officially pulled the plug on its four thirds lenses. Many are finding what they need in micro four thirds system cameras. Our website uses cookies and similar tools to improve its performance and enhance your user experience. And yes, thats completely backwards from how it should be. This new system increased in quality while decreasing in bulk. Page 5 of 1877 panasonic and olympus digital camera news. As there has not been a single four thirds camera introduced in over 6 12 years.
Four thirds photo olympus, panasonic m43 and 43 cameras. The complete range of lenses that suit the popular micro four thirds csc compact system camera range. By continuing to use this website without changing your settings you consent to their use. The trouble with using micro four thirds to ape the results from ff is that it nullifies the advantages of the micro four thirds which have always been mainly in the size of the lenses for a given angle of view. So, after two years of experience, i thought it might be worthwhile to reassess my original thoughts and assumptions. Ive used varying combinations of omd cameras and lenses, with my current setup being. As of 2018, 1inch type sensors optimize the size of a serious. The four thirds system is a standard created by olympus and eastman kodak for digital singlelens reflex camera dslr and mirrorless camera design and development the system provides a standard that, with digital cameras and lenses available from multiple manufacturers, allows for the interchange of lenses and bodies from different manufacturers. Four thirds micro four thirds benefits of micro four thirds. While size is the most obvious difference, that is only a portion of the story. Advantages of micro four thirds outdoor photographer. Below you can find details about each update as well as links to panasonics japan support site for more indepth information. Micro four thirds camerasstateautocollapse shows the template collapsed to the title bar if there is a navbar, a sidebar, or some other table on the page with the collapsible attribute. I hate having to report bad news but just yesterday we got wind of olympus discontinuing their four thirds line of camera lenses.
This illustration compares digital camera sensor sizes. The moniker micro four thirds camera refers to a standard of mirrorless camera that uses the micro four thirds sensor it shares the size and specifications of the four thirds standard developed. In addition, the lens mount of the micro four thirds system is equipped with two additional signal contacts for smoother live view shooting with shorter time lags, faster higher communication speeds between the lens and body, and, of course, reduced lens and camera size. Zuiko 17mm are both tiny, fast aperture primes that suit practically any micro four thirds camera, both large and small. A unique lens characterized by its swirly bokeh, the burnside 35 from lensbaby is a 35mm f2. In order to do the reverse you would have to mount the micro four thirds lens closer to the sensor, which is not possible as there is stuff in the way. For new digital cameras, a bigger sensor area captures better quality, but requires largerdiameter, bulkier lenses. Jan 18, 2017 if youre thinking about moving to micro four thirds or buying the em1 mark ii maybe read this first, it may actually save you money down the line. In fact, they are only a little wider than the mft mount itself as you can see from the picture below. Daven mathiesdigital trends the predecessor of olympus current.
Interactive micro four thirds lens list m43 lenses. A comparison of equivalent lens option for nikon fx, panasonic and olympus. From full frame to micro four thirds olympus passion. The lumix gf1 has a unique movie program mode that allows consumers to adjust. Where do you stand on the subject of four thirds and even more importantly the longevity of the micro four thirds platform. From panasonics gh3 to the blackmagic, more and more cameras are coming out in mft mount. I really didnt realize for several weeks after i got the camera that some of its menus were configurable.
This is terrific for wildlife and sports photographers at least it would be if the autofocus were improved on micro 43 cameras now you are toying with the idea of giving up your dslr and switching to the lighter and smaller micro four thirds camera, arent you. Micro fourthirds is still relevant in 2019 thanks to panasonic and fuji. Is there a micro four thirds to four thirds adapter. Joint update service for olympus esystem olympus digital. Lens focal length max aperture autofocus weather sealed ois weight g year price usd lens.
This item panasonic lumix dcgh5 mirrorless micro four thirds digital camera body, 2x transcend 64gb, professional video led light, microphone, accessory bundle panasonic lumix gh5 4k digital camera, 20. For the past year and a half i have been shooting both the top of the range mft and a7rii on professional assignments. Ttl flash for micro four thirds cameras gary aytons. In 2008, olympus and panasonic announced a new system called micro four thirds, which uses the same four thirds sensor but removes the mirror box, helping to pioneer the mirrorless camera. The real aha moment continue reading from full frame to micro four thirds. David thorpe a blog for and about users of micro four. The range already includes macro, wide angle telephoto and special. A group dedicated to the micro four thirds cameras.
Nikons combined the best of its dslr and mirrorless cameras into one toughbuilt body, equally wellsuited for stills as it is for video. My path is likely quite different from others you may have read. My photography gear has evolved quite a bit over the years. When used on micro four thirds format cameras it offers a 35mm equivalent focal length of 100mm, pushing it into a telephoto angle of view. To do that, quickly and less painfully, i started testing micro four thirds cameras from panasonic and olympuscameras that were smaller, lighter and more mobile, had wireless. The micro four thirds to four thirds adaptor is basically a tube which mounts the four thirds lens further from the sensor.
If youre thinking about moving to micro four thirds or buying the em1 mark ii maybe read this first, it may actually save you money down the line. When you end a recording, it opens up in a timeline for you to edit. Full frame or micro four thirds its an old debate, but i have a bit of an edge since i have used both in a professional setting and extensively for a quite a bit now. Some of the highestend lenses you can use with a native micro four thirds mount are the carl zeiss compact prime lenses. For me, a bigger sensor wasnt the marker of a great camera. Sadly i ended up often quite frustrated by the poor low light performance.
The joint update service lets you update your lens by downloading the latest firmware via the internet simply by connecting the four thirds system and micro. For panasonic products listed below, firmware update program is available from each. Good photography is all about being in the moment and having a way to record and share it. So anyway, for those people out there with m43 cameras, either olympus or panasonic, what do you use to process your raws and jpegs.
Olympus corporation and panasonic corporation jointly announced the micro four thirds system standard in 2008 and have since been working together to promote the standard. This lens is followfocus compatible to provide a convenient, quick and precise method for controlling the focus on the camera without the need to constantly reach over to the front of the lens. May 16, 2018 in fact, there are distinct benefits in using the micro four thirds system for wedding photography, which i will discuss in this article. A 100mm lens on a micro 43 camera is like a 200mm lens on a fullframe dslr. Each lens can be updated using either olympus master or studio software or by attaching them to an ep1ep2 camera body. Micro four thirds camerasstateexpanded to show the template expanded, i. Micro four thirds productscamera bodies four thirds. Featuring two separate diaphragms, an extensive amount of control over selective focus and bokeh quality is possible, with the ability to work with large infocus areas or smaller infocus areas surrounded by a distinct outoffocus swirl. Between olympus and panasonic, the micro four thirds system now has virtually all the same lens equivalents i had with my nikon gear. All three are manualfocusing and manualaperture lenses. Micro four thirds camerasstatecollapsed to show the template collapsed, i. With the micro four thirds system, more people will be able to enjoy the excitement of interchangeable lenses and. The four thirds system is a standard created by olympus and eastman kodak for digital singlelens reflex camera dslr and mirrorless camera design and development.
All lenses for micro four thirds mount digital camera warehouse. Reverse engineering micro four thirds lens protocol. Olympus is the third company in that group that makes this happen. The body size is a moveable feast, from a panasonic gm1 to g9 via olympus em10 and is a straight choice. How i lost faith in micro four thirds and switched to sony. Press the above subscribe button to get notified about new threads in this. Olympus micro four thirds cameras is also known as pen. In fact, there are distinct benefits in using the micro four thirds system for wedding photography, which i will discuss in this article. Download digital camera digital av support panasonic global. The olympus omd em1 mark ii is a micro fourthirds mirrorless digital camera. Heres a list of popular nikon lenses, along with equivalent offerings from panasonic and olympus. Please join, discuss these fine cameras and share your photos taken with a micro four thirds m43 camera.
In essence, i am trying to answer the question is micro four thirds good enough for me or not. Micro four thirds this is the place to discuss the emergence of the new branch of the four thirds platform, micro four thirds. Olympus lens adapter for micro four thirds camera ebay. There is dust throughout the optics, this will not affect. About two years ago, i wrote an article about how i added a micro four thirds mft system to my portfolio of photographic tools. Mirrorless cameras and the micro four thirds mft system are gaining in popularity.
To find out more about the cookies we use or how to change your settings, please see our cookies policy. May 18, 2017 my photography gear has evolved quite a bit over the years. Micro four thirds is the best mainstream meaning crop sensor mirrorless system for night photography. Digital camera updater and olympus master had been provided previously for the update, but the latest software olympus workspace is recommended. In this course, rich harrington and scott bourne introduce the micro fourthirds format, detailing its strengths and weaknesses for both photography and video, offering buying advice, and sharing tips for getting the best results when shooting with a micro fourthirds camera. Lens shows very light use, the lens exhibits very few marks including light wear to the grips, a small spot of paint loss towards the front of the barrel with light marks and light shining towards the rear of the barrel. Why i gave up on micro four thirds once and for all. Panasonic micro four thirds lens lumix g vario 1445mmf3. We are pleased to announce that three more companies have recently declared their support for the micro four thirds system standard and will be introducing products compliant. For effectively modernizing one of the brands allstar camera lines, it receives our silver award.