Six Months With The OM-3…

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My 8 Micro Four Thirds FAVORITE BUDGET Lenses – Travel, Landscape, Street, Portrait (Gary W).
ProGrade Announces Digital PG10 External SSD (Explore).
What I Would Do Differently If I Were to Start Over with Macro Photography (42West).
OM-System M.Zuiko Digital ED 50-200F2,8 IS PRO – geniales Objektiv HandsOn mit Stacking-Testbildern (RingFoto).

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Photographer and OM System ambassador Robin Wong just shared a new video showcasing his macro setup on a jungle hike in Malaysia.  His setup includes the OM System OM-1 paired with the Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro, along with the Olympus FL-50R flash and a new AK diffuser gifted by Emily Talpin (another OM System ambassador).

Why Robin Still Loves the Olympus 60mm f/2.8

• Compact and lightweight: just 185g
• True 2x magnification in full-frame equivalent
• Super sharp with high contrast and great micro-details
• Weather-sealed—essential for rainforest shooting

Robin calls it the must-have macro lens for any Micro Four Thirds shooter. But despite all the praise, he thinks it’s time for a 2025 refresh.

Three Key Improvements Robin Wants

1. Faster and more reliable autofocus – The current version tends to hunt in high-magnification scenarios.
2. Less focus breathing – Essential for better results with focus stacking.
3. AI Insect Detection – A future wish: OM cameras that auto-detect and track insects in-frame, similar to Sony’s bird/animal eye AF.

Would you like to see a new 60mm macro Mark II lens? Let us know in the comments!

The new OM 50-200mm f/2.8 PRO is now shipping out at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, OM US store, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton, OM European stores. Congrats to everyone who received this lens!

Make Your Landscape Photography Trip Worth it! OM-1 MKII

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Micro Four Thirds Travel Photography Setup – Iceland Cameras & Lenses (Gary W).
OM-1 firmware update adds support for the 50-200mm PRO.
The Best Monitors for Video Podcast Editing (Explora).
How to Shoot Backlit Scenes (With Demos) (42West).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
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Why Did I Not Know this Micro Four Thirds Camera Trick?

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Why Micro Four Thirds Cameras Still Matter in 2025 (Maurice Mercado)
Easy Timelapse (Emilie Talpin Photography)
Top 5 Lighting Tips for Podcasting (Explora).
Masters of Photography Platform: Learning from Legends at Your Own Pace (42West).

Plenty of news on the facebook OMD group, Panasonic FF and the GH5 group.
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If for some reasons you need a MFT streaming camera check out the Yololiv at BHphoto (Click here).

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You have your first camera and lens. What’s next?

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Panasonic launches a new white Lumix compact camera in Europe (DigitalCameraWorld).
Breaking The Rules With The Lumix G100 (Brian James).
Top 5 Camera Tips for Podcasting (Explora).
Low Budget Lighting Techniques for Cinematography (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.