Just announced: New AstrHori 9mm f/2.8 MFT Lens
We just got a new lens: The AstrHori 9mm f/2.8 MFT manual focusing list is available for preorder at BHphoto.
a bit of everything…
The OM-1 Mark II Surprised Me (& The Lenses Change Everything)
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Sony A7 IV vs Olympus E-M5 Mark II (Maurice Mercado).
Why am I switching to OM SYSTEM for WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY? Lumix VS OM System (Joe Marano)
Gift Guide for Content Creators (Explora).
Table Mountain from Blouberg: Why Photographers Love This Iconic Cape Town View (42West).
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Interview with OM System at the 2025 Paris Photo Show
Phototrend had a chat with Thierry Bourque , product specialist and training manager at OM Digital Solutions.
About the financial situation he says:
OM Digital Solutions is still on track and in line with its growth prospects. Following the acquisition by JIP , there is more fresh money for R&D, while preserving Olympus’ heritage and know-how.
Difference between European and Japanese market:
In Japan, the preference for compact cameras is very strong: the PEN series, for example, has always been very successful there. Conversely, the European market remains more oriented towards larger, more ergonomic cameras.
Another notable difference: the Japanese have never been bothered by the lack of a viewfinder on some models, whereas this is a problem in Europe. Furthermore, the Micro Four Thirds format continues to be extremely popular in Japan, unlike in other markets.
Biggest success in the last 12 months:
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO performed exceptionally well and was a real success. The OM-5 Mark II was highly anticipated. But the biggest success at launch was the M.Zuiko ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO . It’s a flagship product, without a doubt. I’m convinced it will remain a benchmark lens in 10 years and will be a landmark in the brand’s history. If we had to choose just one product from this year, it would be this one.
a bit of everything…
My Son Woke me Up at The Perfect Moment. Landscape Photography at Its Best. OM-1 MKII
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Micro Four Thirds Photography Using ULTRA BUDGET LENSES ONLY – TTArtisan, 7Artisans & Lumix G100 (Gary W)
Nobody Believed I Used This Lens! (Robin Wong).
Recommended Lighting Kits for Photography (Explora).
How to Shoot Backlit Scenes (With Demos) (42West).
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Change.org petition with request for future OM-1 series Firmware updates
Nicola Det has launched this petition on Change.org. His requests:
As OM System OM1 / OM1-2 photographers, we feel the camera can and deserves more!
Especially since some nice new features made their way to the OM3 and OM5-2 bodies. Some of them are really easy to implement in software, like the “CP” button. Moreover, the OM3 features very similar electronics to the top OM1(-2). So software optimization should easily be done for one or the other.
Moreover, those cameras are built to last, so they should also last in software.
@OM System: update the OM1(-2) firmware to make your customers happy and more loyal.
Possible improvements:
- EASY -> CP feature on any button:
- As with the OM3 and OM5-2: the ability to quickly/simply select/switch between the various ‘Computing Photography’ features
- EASY -> Take a photo in “zoom in” live-view.
- Currently it’s possible to zoom inside the live view, but as soon as the shutter button is touched, the zoom is disabled. This is not optimal when you have to concentrate on something small to take the picture. Example: a speaker.
- EASY: Bring the in-camera photo editing and picture profile of the OM3 to the OM1 and OM1-2.
- EASY: Name custom settings like the OM-3
- OM1: High Res mode fix.
- OM1: Improve human and other subject tracking to get closer to the OM-1ii (as far as technically possible)
- MEDIUM -> S-AF fix. In medium light the Single-Shot AF is not optimal.
- To my experience it is better on the EM1-3.
- Typically in such lighting (ISO 640. 1/100 F4), the OM1-2 fails in Single-Shot AF but it it flawless using C-AF. I guess this where the camera is not sure if it should use contrast or phase AF.
- Multiple Auto-ISO settings.
- Currently there is only one Auto-ISO settings.
- Make 3 Auto ISO set which can be sat up in the settings menu
- And can be selected as usual using the ISO button
- ISO1: 200-800, min 1/2s
- ISO2: 200-6400, min 1/80
- ISO3: 200-25600, min 1/500
- Better flash lightening algorithm.
- The “Balanced Flash Metering” does not do anything, but the menu entry is there.
- Try to keep the lighting as it is, (maybe just -1 or 2 EV) and flash.
- Defaulting to ISO 200 / 400 is mostly a bad choice in the dark.
- AF update. The AF can more!
- Optimise the AF as far as possible.
- Better Object detection / tracking.
- Better low light AF.
a bit of everything…
My Go-To Camera and Lens – Q&A with Leigh
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OM-1 Mark III – What Is Your Wishlist? (Robin Wong).
Turnstones in Dorset on a pebble beach. One of the U.K’s easist wader to photograph (Mike Lane).
Portrait Lighting Unlocked (Explora).
7 Best Tripods in 2025 for Stable and Sharp Images (42West).
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