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OM-1

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Looks like OM had some ambassadors debunk sensor myths!

most of these points are kinda weird, like you are making compromises on some aspects and gaining benefits on some others, that is how different gear work, so you can say the compromises are worth it for you but totally dismissing them isn't the way. like looking at the points, low light, resolution

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berke1904 in r/M43

December 2, 2025 7:50 PM

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Is this the right time to buy a m43 system?

Not going to happen. Panasonic slowing support and full frame s line is not getting traction.OM literally said no increase in MP. So you’re not going to believe the OM company?We are stuck at 20mp with OM for years. Panasonic zero indication going past their 24/25MP sensor. No chance of a 40mp. That

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Salty-Asparagus-2855 in r/M43

May 10, 2026 2:44 AM

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Is this the right time to buy a m43 system?

I love m43 system, but no, it would be foolish to do so these days (with a few exceptions) You can find cheaper and better camera and lenses, new or used. Take a Sony A6100, it smokes everything m43 by a mile except the OM-1 and G9 II in some areas and it's dirt cheap. Autofocus, video, fps, senzor,

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d3xmeister in r/M43

May 11, 2026 6:24 PM

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"The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated." OM System

I agree that the OM1 isn't all that far behind today, as its autofocus is relatively quite good. But it will become so if they don't try to keep up. Yes OM System offers a clear cost advantage over virtually all of its FF competition, especially when one factors in the cost of the lens; but that adv

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alinphilly in r/M43

June 21, 2025 8:09 PM

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Let's talk gear! Reviews, questions, etc.

I don't have hardly any experience with M43, apart from trying to teach a friend the basics of how to use a camera. I found the autofocus to be lacking on her OM-1, compared to what I'm used to with Canon (70D, upgraded to R5 and R5 mk 2 last year). I will note, the light weight was very nice. I thi

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Elweed123 in r/wildlifephotography

June 10, 2025 2:37 PM

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