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quote | editPosted at 12:23 on 24th February 2013

Back in 2008 the Panasonic G1, the first of the micro four thirds format cameras became available.  I obtained one right at the start and sold my other film / digital cameras.  I have used later µ4/3 models but have now returned to a G1 again.  Being a big fan of these cameras I cannot imagine ever changing to another format. 

Do other members use micro four thirds and what do you think of them ?

Not sure why the heading is showing with "A" in front of "µ4/3" ! 



Edited by: Mick Smith at:24th February 2013 12:26
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quotePosted at 11:47 on 7th March 2013

Missed this one before Mick. I had an Olympus E410 and couple of lenses for a a year or so and never had any problems with it. Lovely little camera if anything too light for my liking . But the quality was well comparable to the the APSc sensors in the majority of 'enthusiast' branded cameras. In fact hard to tell looking at a print much difference between 4/3 and CMOS full frame

 

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quote | editPosted at 12:41 on 7th March 2013
I agree Dave that the quality is good.  There seems to be little interest now in the 4/3 E series that you had, it was suggested that Olympus may drop it.  The micro 4/3 system from Olympus and Panasonic is doing well and many are smaller and lighter than the E series.  The smallest models, GF5 / Pen's etc lack the EVF so you are stuck with a rear screen only.  If they could get their act together and fit an EVF in a small body then it would be a winnner.  If the GX2 has an EVF, if Panasonic will ever market it........we shall see !!
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