Questions tagged [micro-four-thirds]
The Micro Four Thirds system is a standard that provides compatibility between cameras and lenses from several different manufacturers that adhere to the standard. One of the distinguishing features is the sensor size, which is larger than most compact cameras, but smaller than a standard DSLR.
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What kind of lenses will work best with a tilt-shift adapter for a mirrorless camera?
I own a Micro Four Thirds Camera and want to buy a Tilt Shift adapter to mount a lens. I want to take pictures with the miniature effect.
I'm wondering which lens I should buy to mount on the adapter....
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Will a SMC Pentax-A lens work with my Pentax K → Micro Four Thirds adapter?
I am using a MFT camera and have a lens coming in soon. I have a PK -> MFT adapter. The lens is supposed to be Aperture-automatic, SMC Pentax-A 35-105mm F3.5. Now, will it work with the adapter? I don'...
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Is there a difference between getting a Rokinon with MFT mount vs Nikon mount + MFT adapter?
I, for now, have a Micro Four Thirds camera and I am considering buying one of the Rokinon/Samyang/Bower lenses (these are all branded clones of same lens).
If you go on Amazon, for each lens, you ...
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What is the maximum weight a micro 4/3 lens mount can support without a tripod collar? [duplicate]
What maximum weight one can expect the micro 4/3 lens mount to hold without breaking (for a lens with no tripod collar)?
Are there official specifications about this?
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Light meter calculations on micro four thirds [duplicate]
I am planning to start using a light meter for portrait photography with an Olympus OMD EM5, off camera flash and an old Canon 135mm f2 manual lens. However having read about it, I think that I will ...
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How advanced is phase detect AF for bird photography compared to contrast detect AF?
My first and only camera is a panasonic Lumix G5 with a panasonic 45-200mm. I wanted to have a first hand experience and decide if I want to switch to aps-c dslrs, but I never had an opportunity to ...
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Is it a good idea to adapt a canon FD 50mm F1.8 on a MFT camera (lumix G5) for night sky shots?
I think it will allow around 10 seconds exposure without star trails, but needed to get inputs form anyone who had used this setup before. I couldn't find any sample photos online. From the chart here ...
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Why are Micro Four Thirds lenses so expensive compared to Canon?
I'm looking at picking up a new prime portrait lens to augment the kit lenses that came with my Olympus OM-D M-10.
My brother has a Canon with a 50mm f/1.8 lens that takes beautiful photos and costs ...
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 not turning on properly
This is about a brand new, freshly unboxed Olympus OM-D E-M10. When turning on the camera, it is producing two short "clack clack" sounds, the display is turning on and the lens (kit objective, 14-...
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Is it a good idea to use adapted tele lenses with a micro four thirds camera for fast moving (nature/wildlife) photos?
I am thinking of buying an affordable tele lens (600mm+ equivalent) for my panasonic Lumix G5. I have read about adapting 400mm f5.6 EDIF
a) For wildlife/bird pictures, would it be too much of ...
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Is it true that cameras with larger sensors are more likely to mis-focus under low light?
I use a Sony NEX-5R, and my single biggest problem with the camera is that it often mis-focuses under low light. I shoot a lot of low-light photos, and I work around it by using manual focus.
I have ...
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Why doesn't a zoom lens at 25mm on a Micro Four Thirds camera have the "normal" 50mm lens field of view?
I've acquired an Olympus PEN E-PL1 mounting the kit zoom lens and EV-2 electronic viewfinder. Somehow, setting the lens at 25 mm does not yield the field of view I expect from a 50 mm equivalent focal....
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How can I get accurate manual focus with an Olympus E-PL3 without having to zoom 5× every time?
I've just a Voigtlaender 35 mm / F 1.4 for my Olympus E-PL3 (using M-mount converter for Micro 4/3)
Since this lens only support manual focus, so I need to zoom 5x every time to check if my focus is ...
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Does adapting a fish-eye lens on a smaller sensor lose the fish-eye effect?
When you adapt a lens for a larger system (full-frame or APS-C) onto a micro four thirds camera, you are essentially cropping the image. Many lenses do not have a problem with this since the focal ...
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Is the Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25mm f/1.4 as good as the name implies?
I’ve got a soft spot for fast, normal lenses, and while I normally shoot with a Pentax DSLR, Panasonic’s Leica DG Summilux 25mm / F1.4 ASPH has had me sneaking drooling glances at Micro ...
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How is depth-of-field affected on micro format cameras? [duplicate]
One of my favorite qualities of large apertures (besides the low light capability) is their characteristic shallow focus that can offer dramatic background blur.
I've been considering how a micro ...
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Is the low-light advantage of larger sensors attributable to the sensor itself or to the larger aperture of the lenses? [closed]
Let's say I take a photo using an APS-C camera and using an FF camera, from the same position, with the same ISO and shutter speed.
Let's say I use a 50mm focal length for the FF camera. To match the ...
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Why is micro 4/3 autofocus so much faster than DSLR live mode focus? [duplicate]
Both a DSLR in live view mode and a micro 4/3 system camera use the main sensor for autofocus. However, on a DSLR it's embarrassingly slow.
This can't just be a software thing. How is it that one is ...
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Does sensor size dictate lens size with all other things equal?
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I'm considering switching from DSLR to mirrorless and have been researching the micro four thirds (M43/MFT) and Sony's new Alpha 7 (A7). While Sony hasn't released many lenses for this new ...
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Is there an index of all Micro Four-Thirds lenses?
I am looking for lens options for a new M4/3 camera I just bought. I'm particularly interested in landscape lenses. However when searching for lenses I can't find one place that has a complete index ...
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Would any high-end, large sensor compact (eg RX100 II) be a better investment than a small interchangable camera (eg Lumix GM1)? [duplicate]
I want to buy a new "compact" (in terms of size) camera to replace my ageing Canon S90.
I have a Canon 6D which I use for travel and dedicated "photo walks", but I also use my S90 quite often when I'...
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Lens f-number and speed on adapted lenses
A lens has a focal length, and its entrance pupil has a diameter. The ratio of these is an f-number. The size of the entrance pupil is limited by the size of the front element, and we describe lenses ...
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Why do many mirrorless cameras use the four thirds format? [closed]
Since mirrorless cameras are a quite new product (Wikipedia says 2008), what's behind the choice of the 4:3 format (for those that use it)?
My first guess would be that 4/3 pictures are made to fit 4:...
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Does micro 4/3 have an advantage in low light due to aperture equivilence?
Recent Micro Four/Thirds sensors seem to have improved their noise performance significantly.
I own a Canon 5D Mark 2 full frame DSLR and am considering purchasing an Olympus OM-D EM5 micro four ...
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What's the magnification of a full frame macro lens on a MFT camera?
I think I've got this right but I would like to be positive before I buy a lens.
If I were to use a Nikkor 55mm full frame macro lens with a 1:2 magnification and a 9inch min focus on a micro four ...
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How useful is in-lens image stabilisation at long zoom lengths on micro 4/3?
I have a Panasonic G3 with the 14-42mm kit lens. I am now looking for a second lens and would like to start with a longer kit-zoom. Something to go from around my kit lens' 42mm up to the 150mm kind ...
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What is the visual difference between Full Frame, APS-C and Micro Four Thirds pictures? [duplicate]
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When do the differences between APS-C and full frame sensors matter, and why?
I am interested in a visual comparison of same scene but with different sensor technologies: One ...
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What Micro-Four Thirds prime lenses produce pleasing bokeh?
What prime lenses can you recommend for producing pleasing bokeh on the Micro Four Thirds cameras like the Panasonic GH2/3?
I'm interested in both Panasonic and non-Panasonic lenses (including using ...
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Should I switch to a mirrorless camera for baby/kid pictures?
I currently own a canon entry DSLR and a couple of lenses (kit 18-55, 50 1.8 and a 70-300). I am also expecting a baby soon and I plan to take many pictures of her.
I have been thinking about ...
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Printing large (16x20 and up) with the Olympus OM-D EM-5?
Is it possible to make 16x20 inch prints using images from the Olympus OM-D EM-5 (and some good Olympus primes), while retaining sharpness and detail? Especially for landscape images?
I've used a ...
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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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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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How does iDynamic on Panasonic G Micro Four Thirds cameras work?
When using iA+ mode on my Panasonic G3 something called iDynamic kicks in and preserves the highlights in the image. I wonder how this is possible, and not just a part of the dynamic range of the ...
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How do I get a decent zoom lens for my Micro 4/3 camera?
I recently bought my first “real” camera, an older Lumix GF-1 with a pancake 14mm/2.5 lens. (I love it, here’s some samples.) I wanted to try a zoom lens, so I bought a second-hand 14–42/3.5–5.6. ...
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Micro Four Thirds: Which lens adapters are most compatible?
Using the micro four thirds (MFT) system allows you to pick from a wide variety of mount adapters which which to attach your old lenses (Nikon F, Canon EF, Pentax K, etc).
Question: Which common lens ...
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From a pure specs perspective, do micro four thirds cameras like the E-PL2 have any advantages over Sony's new RX100?
David Pogue is deeply, wildly in love with Sony's new high-end "pro's second camera", the RX100.
So I was thinking of trying to find an excuse to buy it to replace my S95. But then I realized that ...
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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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Is it practical and worthwhile to fit old SLR lenses to mirrorless digital cameras?
I see that there seem to be a lot of lens adapters available on eBay to allow fitting old SLR lenses onto new digital cameras such as the micro 4/3 and the sony NEX cameras. Is it actually worth the ...
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Are there drawbacks when using Panasonic lenses on Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras?
I'm interested in trying out Olympus' new OM-D E-M5, and since I'm used to using a normal prime (and just spent some time using one on Fujifilm's new mirrorless EVF camera), I'd like to try that ...
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Is something moving inside a micro four thirds camera when you take a picture?
I just spent some time playing with a couple of Olympus micro four third cameras and I was surprised that when I took a picture, I felt the body of the camera jerking slightly. That's something I ...
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Would a Panasonic G3 be able to handle low-light conditions on a South African safari?
I'm going on safari in South Africa and wondering if a micro 4/3 camera will be able to handle the low light conditions (since safaris are at dawn and dusk). Specifically, I'm looking at the ...
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What do I need to do tilt-shift with a micro four-thirds camera?
I'm a newbie when it comes to photography.
I currently own a Panasonic Lumix GF1 and would like to learn the tilt-shift technique. How does it work, what tools do I need, what software do I need as ...
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How do non-MFT lenses work on a Panasonic GF3?
I'm thinking of buying a GF3. But the lenses are pricy, so I have to pick my kit wisely. I saw that there are adapters for it, but I'm new to lenses.
Are there any problems with attaching non-MFT ...
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Should I get the prime or zoom kit lens with the Panasonic GF3?
I'm new to lenses, because currently I have the fixed lens Olympus XZ-1. I'm thinking of an upgrade, and I find the Panasonic GF3 very good. It has the option of two kit lenses: A pancake lens at 14mm ...
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What's the best budget macro lens option for micro 4/3 Panasonic Lumix gf3?
I would like to get into macro photography.. Just wondering what the best macro lens would be in the $150-200 price range? I would like to get the Panasonic/Leica macro lens but not in the budget. Btw ...
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Can I fit a Minolta 35mm lens to a Micro 4third mount? [duplicate]
I have old 35mm lenses for my old Minolta camera. I'm going back to photography and getting an Olympus PEN E-PL1 (micro four thirds mount).
Can I use my old lenses on such a box or do they become ...
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What Nikon F lenses can be adapted for micro four-thirds cameras and with what limitations?
There seem to be several makes of adapter that allow most Nikon F lenses to be mounted on any Micro four-thirds (M43) camera.
I believe that autofocus is not supported, nor is electronic aperture ...
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What has the best possible quality/form factor ratio: a GF1, GF2 or GF3?
I have hear great things about the GF range as a whole, but am having troubles understanding the logic behind this branding divide.
What I am looking for is the best possible quality/form factor ...
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Is gallery quality possible with a mirrorless camera?
I'm a gallery represented photographer and I'm contemplating a new camera. I currently shoot with a Canon 40D primarily with 2 pieces of Canon L glass, the 17-40mm and the 24-105mm. I am exceptionally ...
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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?
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