Matti Sulanto compares Lumix G800 with the new Ricoh GRIV

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The Ricoh GRIV has been an immense success and Matti Sulanto compared it with the “old” Lumix GX880 camera with the Lumix 14mm f/2.5.

Quick Conclusion

  • The GX880 cannot replace a Ricoh GR. The GR series is highly optimized for street photography — fast, purpose-built, intuitive, and tuned specifically for that niche.
  • The Lumix GX880 is still a great little camera. It’s versatile, small, has interchangeable lenses, tilt screen, a built-in flash, good video quality (unlike the GR), and overall strong image quality.
  • For travel, family photos, and general use, the GX880 may be better than the GR. Its flexibility makes it more well-rounded than a street-only tool like the GR.
  • But for pure street photography, nothing beats the GR. It remains unmatched for that specific purpose.

Final Verdict: The GX880 is not a true GR3/GR4 substitute for street photography, but it might be “good enough” for Matti until he can finally buy the GR4 once availability improves.

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a bit of everything…

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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.

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New Black Friday deals on Blackmagic and Logitech MFT cameras

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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:

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OM-3 take by Omar Gonzalez

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Not every photo needs upscaling or facial enhancement, but if you do want to enhance facial features, V3.5 speeds up the process. The Gradient Overlay offers subtle, natural blending, while the Routine Overlay provides bolder, more efficient coverage.

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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.

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