9 Reasons to Buy Micro Four Thirds Cameras in 2024

00:00 Intro
00:34 Sponsored by MPB
01:18 1 - Cheap, Cheap!
01:58 2 - Top Video, Low Price
03:41 3 & 4 - The Perks of Micro 4/3
05:01 5 - Fast and Small
06:42 6 - 43 = 4:3
08:51 7 - Short but Long Lenses
11:34 8 - Tiny Bodies
15:33 9 - All That Range

MUSIC
Sam Barsh - Scott's Planes
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Sam Barsh - Keep The Milk Warm
Sam Barsh - Gronkonkoma
Sam Barsh - Away We Walk
Famous Cats - Catnip

[nickentros]

Can’t talk about micro 4/3 without thinking about the late, great, David Thorpe

[MicroFourNerds]

Make micro four thirds small and fun againnnn!! 🙏🙌📷

[jamesstanley]

A Pen-F style camera with phase detect autofocus and fixed 25mm (50mm equiv) f1.7 lens would be heaven for me

[JetBen]

I just bought a G9ii, it's basically the perfect camera, at least for me. The incredible stabilization in video is enough to make me buy one, no more wobbly corner with UWA lenses and no more gimbal is a game changer. Then you factor in the excellent autofocus, robust codec, size, lens selection, all the amazing video features and assist tools ... it's a no brainer.

[robb]

I love my EM1 Mark III and the M43 system. I sell my work on-line and in galleries and no one has ever asked me what I shoot with except other photographers that don't buy art work, lol!

[san-chil]

Waiting for olympus pen -f. That is simply one of the most beautiful cameras in rangefinder style that is also reasonably compact.

[atonal]

I'm using a ten year old em-10 fairly casually for ten years and its been the perfect camera to learn on: all the features you could need, but forgiving and approachable to carry and fumble around with.

[RedPhotography]

Wonderful! M43 rules, though I want to see more retro M43 cameras like the PEN

[AirGunWeb]

Hey there guys.. i just bought 3 GH5 MK 2s for my work. And, I got two OM 8-25 f4s and an OM 12-100 f4. I also have an S5II but trying to build out 2 more of those with suitable glass was just more than I can spend right now. I just finished a project in NYC and had a day to go take photos around the city and central park. I've been focused on telephoto lenses for so long I never knew how great wide angle lenses could be. Nearly instantly I moved to the 8-25 and stayed on that for the rest of the day. It was an awesome learning experience. I can't wait to go out and do more. Now I've got my eyes on on a set of Sigma primes.. they are still on sale from black Friday.

Cheers
Rick

[Cubeforc]

It feels like there's been a big uptick in people buying up m4/3 gear on MPB lately.

For me it's still the sweet spot between image quality, size and price. Being able to get something the Panny Leica primes for a few hundred quid is something you can't get in other systems.

[jimmyh]

Kai and Lok are the reason I sold my soul to Olympus back in 2012. No regrets.

[himwo.]

MFT is love, I'm sick and tired of people yelling "MFT is dead" every single year when the format is going strong still! My favorite lens is the Pana-Leica 15mm, absolute gem.

[uphollandlatic]

I went to M43 eighteen months ago for the reasons that you highlight: size, cost, variety. I own a G9 & GX9 with a variety of lenses zooms and primes.

[busydadscooking]

It has tons of advantages, and offsetting downsides too. I like MFT because when I am travelling the last thing I want is heavy camera gear, plus it can be super affordable used. The easy access to good 4k video is another plus!

[robert_may]

It would be really nice to see a new PEN-F or something of the like. The OM-1 II and G9II are fantastic cameras, but neither are particularly compact. Considering the popularity of the X100 range you’d think there’s a gap in the market for some more compact retro options.

[MushyPlushie]

I think one of the greatest benefits of MFT is the incredible selection of lenses. Even ignoring native lenses, with adapters, you can put just about any lens on an MFT camera. Focal reducers are a thing as well.

[aroundomaha]

I picked up a used EM1X for about $800 and love it. But now I need to shop an EP1! I have so many fond memories snapping family photos in 2009.

[hedydd]

Original G9 has the option of programming the front two buttons to focus near and far respectively, which sorts most issues with distance focussing. I use it often.

[jamescoleman]

It’s so nice to see Kai and Lok back making videos since the days of DigitalRev, really helped me find my passion for photography

[HugoVarvoglis]

Just bought an G9II and is an amazing camera, I love it!