refers to Four Thirds system of single lens reflex (SLR) digital cameras, as well as mirrorless cameras using the same sensor size and lens mount.
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How does a Micro 4/3 thirds system perform for Landscape Photography?
I am doing lots of landscape and outdoor photography and one of the biggest drawbacks is that I have to carry heavy dslr gear together with an already heavy backpack.
So I was thinking about a ...
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What is the crop factor for Four Thirds cameras considering aspect ratios?
I'm considering switching to the Micro Four Thirds system. Finding lenses which match my style is a key part of that, and "normalizing" via crop factor is a convenient tool.
The crop factor for Four ...
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Micro four thirds lens and camera compatibility
I was looking at some micro four thirds camera to buy. I am not too sure how the whole system works:
Can I use four thirds lens on micro four thirds camera? And the opposite?
What brands make micro ...
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Why are MMF-1 / MMF-2 adapters so expensive?
Why is it that MMF-1 / MMF-2 adapters (the ones that convert from 4/3 to Micro 4/3) are that expensive?! They seem to be at least $140 on eBay, $250 on Amazon!
Is this a way for Olympus to force you ...
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Is there a c mount to four thirds adapter?
I've got an Olympus E-300 camera I've started playing around with. Its got a four thirds (not micro) mount. On ebay I found a cheap c mount lens with adapter. I didn't read closely enough to ...
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Is there a Micro Four Thirds to Four Thirds Adapter?
I've seen several mount adapters that allow you to use a Four Thirds lens on a Micro Four Thirds camera. Is there such an adapter that works in the reverse?
For example, I own a four-thirds camera ...
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Is the Olympus EP3L a good choice for 3D Macro?
I'm interested in getting an Olympus EPL3 for amateur use.
In order of importance I'd like to be able to do the following:
Macro 3D
General purpose; portraits and panoramas
Time-lapse
Is this a ...
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Alternative to 4/3 camera without compromising quality
I have a Panasonic DMC L1 (the first 4/3 camera) with Leica zoom lens and an Olympus fixed focal length lens.
The Leica lens has developed a problem and the insurance can't repair it. They are going ...
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What lens do I need to do product photography with my Olympus E500?
I have an Olympus E500 camera passed onto my by my father in law and since fallen in love with photography. I now have a client who is requesting a product shoot of some of his products and I would ...
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Olympus and/or Four-Thirds resources? [closed]
Can you recommend any books, blogs or websites that are focused on Olympus and/or Four-Thirds (micro and standard) equipment?
