a bit of everything…


5 Photography myths that need to die

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Photographing Iceland’s Most Iconic Mountain Using Micro Four Thirds Camera (Gary W)
Woodland Photography OM-1 MKII (Guido Van De Water).
Five Approaches to Buying Used Cameras and Lenses (Explora).
Practical Techniques for Autumn Photography (42West)

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
I kindly invite you all to follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Threads for more broader camera talk.

New Black Friday deals on Blackmagic and Logitech MFT cameras

We have two new MFT deals today:

Black Friday deals are now live worldwide at Amazon US, BHphoto Holiday page , Amazon Canada. IN EU at Amazon Germany, Amazon UK, Amazon France, Amazon Italy, Amazon Spain, Amazon Netherlands, and other Amazon EU countries. And also at Amazon Australia.

New: Amazon has now added those Lumix deals (Click here).

Black Friday deals on Apple products at BHphoto and Amazon. There is also a 30% off on a ton of reconditioned Apple products sold by Amazon Resale (Click here). 20% off on these Apple products, 15% off on these Apple products and 10% off on these Apple products.

Amazon US deals you cannot miss:

Only at BH:

Storage and card deals:

MFT deals:

Software deals:

OM-3 take by Omar Gonzalez

Omar Gonzalez keeps testing his new OM-3 and he loves the gorgeous colors, surprisingly good dynamic range and fantastic in-body stabilization in a compact, weather-sealed package. He thinks the 20MP sensor is more than enough when you fill the frame and the SOOC JPEGs look wonderfully filmic, making it a great “fun” or travel camera. The only real downsides are limited cropping flexibility compared to high-MP full frame and 8-bit video unless you shoot LOG.

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OM-3 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, OM store USA.

a bit of everything…


Which OM SYSTEM camera?

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Why the OM-5 II Makes Your Landscape Photography Life Easier (Explora).
The REAL STRENGTH Of Micro Four Thirds Cameras – Q&A (Gary W).
LUMIX Live: Let’s talk Lab & LUTs
Why Everyone Should Have A Point-and-Shoot (42West)

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
I kindly invite you all to follow me on Youtube, Instagram, Threads for more broader camera talk.

Natural Noise Reduction, Sharper Detail & Faster Processing in Aiarty Image Enhancer V3.5 – 49% OFF + Lifetime Upgrades

Aiarty Image Enhancer’s latest V3.5 update tackles high-ISO noise, softening from long lenses, and color shifts in challenging lighting. The update delivers cleaner images, sharper detail, and faster GPU-accelerated processing for both RAW and JPEG files.

What’s New in Aiarty Image Enhancer V3.5:

  • Sharpening Strength slider for more precise control over noise reduction and detail
  • Quick color correction (WB, exposure, saturation, tint)
  • Faster Face Restoration
  • Enhanced GPU acceleration
  • Better detail preservation in wildlife and low-light shots

Existing users can upgrade to V3.5 for free. New users can take advantage of a 49% discount on the Lifetime License, which includes unlimited free updates.

Black Friday Deal: 49% OFF Lifetime License+ Offline Processing

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  • Use on 3 Macs/PCs
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This makes Aiatry a flexible, cost-effective option for photographers who want reliable, fast enhancement without subscription fees.
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Photographer Feedback

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  • One wildlife photographer was impressed V3.5 for its noise reduction and ease of use. (Screenshot below)

More Control, Natural Results
With the new Strength slider, you can adjust how aggressively Aiarty applies sharpening and denoising:

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Quick Color Correction Panel

White balance, exposure, contrast, saturation, and tint can all be adjusted directly in the app, eliminating the need to switch between multiple programs to fix color casts or restore natural tones.

Sharper, Cleaner Images

Aiarty reduces softness from long lenses and older glass, while keeping textures like feathers, fur, and foliage crisp. It’s ideal for wildlife, birds in flight, and landscape photography.

Faster AI Face Restoration

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Batch Processing & Speed
The improved GPU engine and batch workflow allow dozens—or even hundreds—of images to be processed efficiently. Real-time previews and customizable presets give photographers consistent, predictable results.

Aiarty Image Enhancer – A Cost-Effective, Offline AI Tool
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Micro Four Nerds: 10 best TINY CAMERAS with epic video too!

Micro Four Nerds listed the top 10 tiny cameras:

  • Lumix GX80 / GX85 – Chosen for its compact size, 5-axis IBIS and surprisingly good 4K quality. A great cheap hybrid starter camera.
  • Sony RX100 V – Ultra-pocketable with excellent autofocus and great 4K (short clips only before overheating). A tiny but capable daily carry.
  • Z Cam E1 – Weird but fun “sensor in a box.” Interchangeable lenses, 4K, Z-Log, and tiny size. Great for creative video snippets.
  • Panasonic Lumix G100 – Mis-marketed as a vlogging cam, but actually great behind the camera. Tiny, light, stabilized with OIS lenses, good EVF, mic input.
  • Canon PowerShot V10 – Modern, compact, video-focused camera with excellent built-in mics, internal ND filters, great touchscreen, long recording without overheating.
  • Caira – MagSafe micro four thirds “smart-camera” module for iPhone users. Great IQ, unique form factor, AI tricks, and easy instant sharing.
  • OM System OM-5 / OM-5 Mark II – Great photography camera with industry-leading IBIS and PDAF. Weather-sealed and tiny. Video is only 8-bit, but fine for small clips.
  • Sony ZV-1 Mark II – Pocketable hybrid with strong video features and good AF. Weak stabilization due to no optical IS, but still a solid small video/photo option.
  • Insta360 Ace Pro 2 – An action camera transformed into a “real” camera with the Explorer Grip. Excellent video, good 50MP photos, top stabilization, great audio.
  • Panasonic Lumix LX15 / LX10 – A tiny classic with a fast f/1.4 Leica lens, great 4K, strong stabilization, flip screen, and truly pocketable size.

Final Note: These cameras all balance size, image quality, and video capability — but the Lumix LX15/LX10 and Canon PowerShot V10 stand out as her personal favorites for everyday video clips.

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