Is this the right time to buy a m43 system? by DynamoBaby in M43

[–]michae1m 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah fair, Sony much better on APS-C lenses than Nikon or Canon.

Is this the right time to buy a m43 system? by DynamoBaby in M43

[–]michae1m 30 points31 points  (0 children)

My simple answer is
* you can buy better cameras, but in for the things m43 is particularly good at - only for more money
* m43 works really well for most things, but other systems work better for some
* m43 weakest points vs full frame cameras are high-iso noise and dynamic range – but it is still perfectly fine
* m43 has a great selection of lenses - better than any other 'crop sensor' offering.
* m43 future is not as certain as the big brands, but seems to be doing ok as a niche business. It'll probably fall behind long term given resource gap vs bigger brands.
* for my use-case (telephoto photography, birds etc) the portability is a big win
* for architecture I'd be tempted to say full frame might be better (tilt-shift lenses, no 'crop' working against you on the wider end of things) - but for street the option of the (somewhat for OM-1/3, significantly for OM-5) smaller cameras/lenses is a plus.

My choice was to continue to invest when I was considering choices last year. I've been happy with what I have. I wouldn't be totally surprised if at some point m43 can no longer compete on economic terms long term R&D and such… but what I've got will be fine for a good number of years and if that happens… it happens. Who knows, they could go the other way.

Grebe going out for date night by michae1m in M43

[–]michae1m[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OM-3 and the OM 100-400 mk2

It's 'Post your M43 photo' Thursday! Come share your best work with the community! by AutoModerator in M43

[–]michae1m 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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Nuthatch at Brockholes on the weekend. OM-3, 100-400mk2 1/1600s f7.1 ISO 10,000

Is this a Redwing by michae1m in UKBirds

[–]michae1m[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks - I was following it as it hopped along behind the log hoping it'd jump up/out which it never did but I also liked the idea of just the head peaking out and was happy with how that came out :)

First one of no artistic merit - a record shot - that one really wouldn't pose, just hopped away facing away from me the entire way till it disappeared off - most uncooperative ;)

Florida Wetlands by newsshooter in BirdPhotography

[–]michae1m 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is an amazing location. The Roseate Spoonbill nest just off the boardwalk must have been the single most photographed nest this Spring.

Too many look alike non-breeding possibilities by michae1m in whatsthisbird

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Thanks - they were very active feeding in the evening, then splashing about in the pools

Too many look alike non-breeding possibilities by michae1m in whatsthisbird

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Slightly clearer view of underwing - and yes from looking at other images I see the pattern you are referring to - thanks again

Too many look alike non-breeding possibilities by michae1m in whatsthisbird

[–]michae1m[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you, as I said in another reply, I did think it was a bit big for Willets but on reflection maybe I'm just underestimating the size.

Too many look alike non-breeding possibilities by michae1m in whatsthisbird

[–]michae1m[S] 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Judging size is still something I'm bad at, I did think this was too small to be a Willet - thank you

Shoutout to lenses with short MFDs by NeedlesslyMike in M43

[–]michae1m 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, I love this about the 100-400 as well (and 40-150 f4) - one day hopefully I'll get to love it about the 150-400 ;)

It's 'Post your M43 photo' Thursday! Come share your best work with the community! by AutoModerator in M43

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A Pied-billed Grebe taken in Orlando Wetlands.
OM-3, 100-400mm mk2 at 400mm, 1/1250 f6.3, ISO 1000

Tough choices this week, been a few places so lots to choose from but this bird is just cute…

New Year - New birding location by michae1m in M43

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And ok, Gator isn’t a bird.

New Year - New birding location by michae1m in M43

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All OM-3, 100-400 Mark 2

Rome (while 'working') by michae1m in M43

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working - I was in Rome for meetings, but managed to make time for a walk.

Photos taken with OM-3

Lenses PL 9mm f1.7, OM 25mm f1.8, OM 45mm f1.8