In a sponsored video Chris and Jordan tested the OM gear on the field in Costa Rica.

Brightin Star released the new 60mm 2x macro lens you can get now on Amazon, BHphoto, BrightStar store.

Micro Four Thirds Documentary Rig (Field-Tested in Ukraine and Kenya)

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
Winter Landscape Photography Trip With My Two Boys Was Amazing! (Guido Van De Water)
Icy OM-1 and the resulting photo (Reddit).
Wildlife 101: Birds in Flight (Explora)
7 Photography Tips That Helped Me Fix My 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.

If I were to start photography TODAY, on a budget? Here’s what I’d buy…

Within the Reddit MFT community members shared their list of cameras:

Panasonic / Lumix Wishlist

• Lumix G9IIS: A specialized version of the G9II featuring a 16MP stacked sensor designed for maximum noise control, high-speed readout, and minimal rolling shutter for wildlife shooters.
• Lumix GX8ii: A modern successor to the GX8 with a 25MP sensor, PDAF, USB-C, and a higher resolution EVF, while maintaining the beloved large rangefinder form factor.
• Updated GX85 / GX80:
  • A version with Phase Detect Autofocus (PDAF), a full flip-out touchscreen, and a dedicated microphone input.
  • A “Cinema” version with internal BRAW, audio I/O, and external USB-C recording.
  • A “GX85 mk2” utilizing the G9II sensor and adding weather sealing.
• Lumix GM Series Successor: A pocket-sized body (like the GM1 or GM5) featuring the G9II sensor and a built-in EVF, paired with updated pancake lenses.
• MFT S9: The compact, colorful design of the full-frame Lumix S9 but with an MFT sensor and the inclusion of a mechanical shutter.
• Box-style GH7: A modular, box-shaped version of the GH7 for professional video rigs.

OM System / Olympus Wishlist

• OM-5III: An OM-5 sized body containing the OM-1 flagship internals (stacked sensor, subject tracking, and built-in ND filters).
• Weather-sealed PEN-F: A digital PEN-F successor that introduces IP-rated weather sealing and the latest OM-1 sensor technology.
• OM-1 III: A flagship update featuring a 30MP stacked sensor capable of uncropped 6K video recording.
• MFT-sized TG-8: A ruggedized “Tough” camera featuring a full Micro Four Thirds sensor for high-quality underwater photography without the need for bulky housings.
• Digital OM-4 Throwback: A camera that replicates the literal aesthetics of vintage OM film bodies to capitalize on the current trend of camera nostalgia.

General Concepts & Technical Requests

• Radical Ergonomics: A departure from the rectangular “box” design in favor of a cylindrical or tube-shaped grip designed purely for hand comfort and lens balance.
• Open Software Platform: A camera system that allows users to reprogram the UI or install community-developed features via dev kits.
• Modern “Trip 35”: A compact, metal, weather-sealed camera with a fixed 20mm prime lens and a dedicated physical dial for film simulations or color profiles.
• Sensor Innovation: Development of “White Pixel” technology (removing parts of the color filter array) to significantly increase low-light sensitivity on the smaller MFT sensor.

Can Micro Four Thirds photograph The Northern Lights?

Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
A post about wildlife photography ethics (Reddit).
Why I Avoid Blue Hour Photography… Until Now (Chris Baitson)
Good Light for Wildlife Photography (Explora)
5 Hacks to Get Amazing Photos with a Budget Wildlife Lens (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.

Preorders for the new Laowa 90mm MFT lens are now open at VenusOptics store and at BHphoto.

DJI just announced the new RS 5 Gimbal Stabilizer you can preorder at BHphoto, Amazon US&EU, DJI store, Adorama, Fotokoch, FotoErhardt, Calumet, WexUK, Clifton