Which one to get: OM-5II vs OM-3

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DigitalCameraWorld compared the two latest new OM cameras and concluded:

The OM-5 II is older and technically less advanced than the OM-3, but it’s worth considering whether it still does everything that you need a camera of this type to do? Maybe it does! You still get 20MP images, weather sealing, decent high-speed shooting, one of the best IBIS systems on the market and some clever computational tricks, should you need them.

The OM-3, by contrast, brings a real retro camera feel combined with powerful autofocus, burst shooting and video features that leave the OM-5 II lagging far behind. If you intend shooting a lot of video, then the OM-3 is certainly the better buy. What about action, sports and wildlife photography? Yes, here too, but the OM-1 II would be even better for this kind of work just because of its handling with larger lenses.

For sheer value and practicality, the OM-5 II, even though it’s now somewhat dated, is a great buy. The OM-3 is perhaps more of a luxury buy for those who love its looks, its power and its potential.

OM-5II at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotoerhardt, WexUK.
OM-3 at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, OM store USA.

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Micro Four Thirds has Made Me A Better Photographer

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SUPER WILD: OM Digital had a discussion about going medium format

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I heard from a source that two years ago OM Digital was investigating the possibility of developing a new type of camera with a different sensor size. One of those ideas centered on switching to medium format. Here is what the source told me:

There are engineering samples testing regarding a new line from OMDS.
The camera has a large stacked sensor in 4:3 ratio format. It looks like a medium format sensor.
It looks like OM picked up the unfinished medium format project in 2018 which was finally canceled by Olympus executives . The EM1X prototype body was originally designed for medium format.
My info came from two sources. OMDS and another tech person.
The new format is an on going project which I was told could be part of OM system product.

I don’t think this is going to be a final product. This is probably just part of a general investigation to see if there is a potential market for it.

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The camera setting 99% of photographers don’t understand.

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July’s Top 20 Cameras in Japan Ranked by Sales

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This highly reliable ranking from BCN reveals the top 10 best-selling cameras in the Japanese market for July:

  1. Canon EOS R10 RF-S18-150 IS STM Lens Kit ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  2. Fujifilm X-T30 II XC15-45mm Lens Kit Silver ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  3. Canon EOS R50 Double Zoom Kit Black ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  4. Sony ZV-E10 II Double Zoom Kit Black ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  5. Canon EOS R50 Double Zoom Kit White ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  6. Sony α6400 Double Zoom Kit Black ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  7. Panasonic Lumix G100D W Kit ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  8. Fujifilm X-M5 XC15-45mm Lens Kit Silver ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  9. Nikon Z 30 Double Zoom Kit ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  10. Sony ZV-E10 Power Zoom Kit Black ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  11. Nikon Z50II Double Zoom Kit ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  12. Sony ZV-E10 II Power Zoom Kit Black ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  13. Nikon Z fc 16-50 VR Kit Silver ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  14. Canon EOS R50 RF-S 18-45 IS STM Kit Black ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  15. Fujifilm X-M5 XC15-45mm Lens Kit Black ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  16. Sony α6400 Double Zoom Kit Silver ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  17. OM System PEN E-P7 EZ Double Zoom Kit Silver ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  18. Canon EOS R50 RF-S 18-45 IS STM Kit White ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  19. Nikon Z50II 16-50 VR Kit ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )
  20. Nikon Zf II ( B&H Photo, Amazon, Adorama, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK )

As expected the lower priced cameras dominate the ranking. I hope both OM and Lumix are developing new compact MFT cameras to increase their sales!

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