George Holden: Don’t Ignore These (MFT) Cameras for Street Photography

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Here is a short summary:

  • Gear isn’t everything – older, cheap cameras can teach you more about street photography than chasing the latest models.
  • Always carry a camera – Matt Stewart’s famous shot of a dog “driving” a car only happened because he brought his camera along.
  • Vision matters most – Tarav Pong Pratam Wong proves that creativity and persistence create great photos, regardless of the camera used.
  • Technique over specs – Eduardo Ortiz shows how thoughtful settings and approach can maximize even modest gear.
  • Everyday camera picksLumix GX80, LX100, GM1, GX1, and Olympus PEN-F are compact, affordable choices for street photography.
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a bit of everything…

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Micro Four Thirds is … DEAD (Internet)

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This is Why Micro Four Thirds is the BEST EDC Camera System (Gary W).
Photographing moose with the OM-3 (Emilie Talpin Photography)
10 Tips Every Beginning Portrait Photographer Should Know (Explora).
Utah’s Best Fall Photography Destinations (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.

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Robin Wong review of the Olympus E-PM2

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In his latest video, Robin Wong revisits the Olympus PEN Mini E-PM2 and shows why it’s still a joy to shoot with for street photography.

  • Ultra compact and lightweight: Easily fits in a pocket or small bag, yet feels solid thanks to a metal-reinforced build.
  • Great colors and image quality: The 16MP Micro Four Thirds sensor produces sharp, vibrant images with lovely Olympus color rendering.
  • Discreet design: Perfect for street photography — non-intimidating and helps you blend in.
  • Lens compatibility: Works with all Micro Four Thirds lenses, offering ultimate flexibility.
  • 2-axis IBIS: Basic stabilization helps nail handheld shots even without modern 5-axis tech.
  • Fast autofocus: Quick enough for street moments, even in today’s standards.

Robin’s verdict? It’s not about specs — it’s about fun, simplicity, and capturing great images without distractions. If you find a good used copy of the E-PM2, don’t hesitate — it’s still a little powerhouse worth owning.

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Ace Pro 2 vs Micro Four Thirds? WHO WINS?

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If It’s Not Fun, It’s Not the Right Tool | Finding Joy in Photography Again (Maurice).
LUMIX Live: Just Chatting
Taking Back the Night: A Photographer’s Residency in the Smoky Mountains (42West).
Apple Upgrades for Creative Professionals (Explora).

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.

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Better Noise Reduction & Detail with Aiarty Image Enhancer (49% OFF Lifetime License Deal)

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Even top-tier cameras can’t always prevent high ISO noise, slight focus misses, or minor motion blur. The real question isn’t whether AI can fix these issues—it’s whether it can do so naturally, without leaving that over-processed “AI look.”

For those who want a simple, realistic workflow, Aiarty Image Enhancer has been quietly gaining attention. It reduces noise, restores fine details, and upscales images while preserving textures and tones — all offline and hassle-free.

Lifetime License — Own It, Not Rent It

For a limited time, Aiarty offers a Lifetime License for $79 (49% off), lowest price ever. It works on up to three PCs or Macs, includes all future updates, and comes with a 30-day refund policy. No subscriptions, no recurring fees—own it forever, ready whenever you need it.

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Smart Denoise — Clean, Not Plastic

Photographers who shoot concerts, wildlife, or street scenes know how tricky high ISO cleanup can be. Aiarty’s Smart Denoise separates random sensor noise from actual image detail —so you get clean results without flattening your photos. It keeps:

  • Real skin texture instead of waxy smoothing
  • Natural grain and tonal depth in low light
  • Fine structure in fur, feathers, and foliage

Even in ISO 6400+ or dimly lit scenes, the results stay clean and realistic — no weird “generated” patterns in dark areas, and no loss of micro contrast.
Screenshot: Night cityscape shows reduced noise while keeping building detail crisp.

Natural Sharpening — Fix Soft Shots

Minor focus errors, motion blur, or slight camera shake don’t have to ruin a shot. Aiarty applies edge-aware sharpening and micro-contrast restoration to bring back natural clarity without halos or digital harshness. The result feels like lens-focused sharpness, not an artificial digital enhancement.

Portrait with slight motion enhanced.

Tailored AI Models for Every Photo Type

Not every photo benefits from the same model. Aiarty includes five specialized AI models, so you can match the output to the subject. For example:

  • More-detail GAN v3 focuses on generating and preserving fine details, improving clarity in skin, hair, and textures.
  • AIGCsmooth v3 is optimized for AI-generated or stylized images, enhancing clarity while keeping surfaces smooth.
  • Real-Photo v3 works best for everyday photography, restoring natural tones and detail in portraits, landscapes, and product shots.

Beyond its AI models, Aiarty also supports batch processing, letting you enhance multiple photos — JPEGs, PNGs, or RAWs — in one go, perfect for event shoots or large archives.

Vintage photo enhanced

Enhance Old Photos with AI Face Restoration

When enhancing portraits or old photos, Aiarty avoids the “AI face” effect that can look unnatural. It subtly refines details while maintaining authentic expression, skin tone, and texture.
Choose between two refinement modes:

  • Gradient Overlay: gentle, modern portrait touch-up
  • Routine Overlay: stronger fix for archival or old photos
  • Screenshot: Old family photo enhanced with balanced face restoration.

Old family photo enhanced with balanced face restoration.

Upscale to 32K for Prints & Crops

Whether you’re aiming for large prints, heavy crop retains, or future-proofing your files, Aiarty can upscale images up to 8× their original size (supporting 4K, 8K and even 16K/32K workflows) and maintain fidelity of detail. Even compressed JPEGs regain lost detail and texture, making them print-ready again.

Final Thought

AI enhancement should bring out the true quality of your photos — not change them. Aiarty Image Enhancer restores clean detail and delivers realistic results without the heavy AI look. It’s ready for print, web, or client delivery in seconds and improves your workflow without altering your style.
For those interested, the Lifetime License is now available for $79 (49% off; details here) and works on up to three computers, including all future updates.
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OM System vs Nikon Full-Frame: Scott Keys Puts the $7,500 M.Zuiko 150-400mm PRO to the Test

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Wildlife photographer Scott Keys published an in-depth comparison between the OM System OM-1 paired with the M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 PRO lens and the Nikon Z9 using a Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 and a 400mm f/2.8 with 2x teleconverter. The test explored sharpness, background separation, ISO performance, and real-world field usage with songbirds and butterflies.

He previously held a bias against smaller sensors but admits the OM setup exceeded expectations. For photographers who don’t need extreme cropping or massive prints, OM System is absolutely viable, lightweight, and feature-rich.

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