How high does the humidity get over there? I live in the middle of the USA, and our weather is all over the place, I think we get just about everything here lol

Great info...keep up the good work

When I go out with my 50 STM I know certain sure that I will end up with a gem. Maybe just one; maybe several but on most every occasion, I end up with something that, I just think “wow!”. It can turn the most mundane subject into something of real beauty. An overgrown gate post and apple blossoms. Wow! A patch of daffodils by the roadside. Wow! Sublime images.

Yeah, point 1 is pretty valid, I took a full frame 5D mark II backpacking in British Columbia with a plastic fantastic and I almost wish I took my 80D or Rebel SL2 (if I still had it). 50mm f/1.8 isn't a large lens but the body is still heavy no matter how you look at it

Good to see you again.. Thank for sharing ❤ 👍

I want to point out, regarding the aperture, you're able to get lenses with more light for MFT than you are for full frame. That's really the only point of comparison between MFT lenses and full frame lenses.

I left full frame for MFT a year ago. My main body is the Panasonic G9, the first version. From 2017. It offers so much more than the Z5 I had. Same price, so much better. Seriously, people put way too much emphasis on the sensor size.

My first "real camera" was a Minolta X-700 35mm film camera that came with a 50mm F1.8. That was generally the first lens anyone starting out got. My first digital camera was a Canon Rebel that I didn't realize was an aps-c "crop sensor" camera so when I got an adaptor to use the old Minolta lens on it, then the canon nifty 50, I couldn't figure out why I had to step back so much farther than with the old Minolta. (50mm on a crop sensor of that type makes it more like a 75mm). I'm now using a more modern Sony A7R3 and have more modern lenses on it but still enjoy adapting the Minolta 50mm f1.8 and an even older Nikkor 50mm F2.0 to it to see what I can accomplish with them.

I love my om system ❤

I was already to go M4/3 until the bodies swelled up to full frame size and weight thereby leaving ASPC as the better option

If your name truly is Joshua Peg then isn't this a lovely example of nominative determinism?

Hint. MFT offers portable camera systems. The UK humidity is the same as you get in hell-holes like Melbourne in Oz

I've a gx9 and G9. I rarely use my full frame and apsc Nikons any more or tripod for that matter, except to keep the composition from moving The G9ii is tempting but I'm not into birding etc so I can't really justify the upgrade

Panasonic needs to pack some of the newer features into a G80/90 sized body.

Recently purchased the G9ii and so far no complaints. I think what isn't mentioned often enough is the handling. Most intuitive and fun camera I have ever used (also love the LUT features) And after a recent trip to Amsterdam.... That humidity and heat was no joke.

Just too expensive for m4/3.

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Please stop spreading fallacies. F2.8 is aperture to focal length it has absolutely nothing to do with any sensor size. In fact, F2.8 is the reason an MFT lens is smaller than an FF lens. Light particles or waves aren't big, so what's this nonsense you need large pixels? Do your light particles wear gumboots? The fallacies you wasted your breath on have absolutely nothing to do with image quality. Why is there the denial that the most popular cameras, mobile phones, are popular as the images they produce are liked by billions of people? You hinted at the problem with Full Frame with a reference to Leica, an excellent product if you don't want to show where the subject of a photograph was. A camera with interchangeable lenses can produce photographs a mobile phone would struggle to produce, that doesn't mean those photographs are any better. The alternative would be everyone would choose to use even larger formats than Full Frame. So cut out this comparison, not as good as nonsense, please.

OM 5 plus 12/45 and 40/150 both F4 or the 14/150 F4/5.6 good combs are you happy with the osprey bag is it the stratos 36 or 34l good video

Literally just got a used om system OM1, incredible price and I'm having a blast with it for my first MFT

unfortunately i still got to take my 2 FF + tripods(and big lenses) up every mountain I go ...koz I shoot lot of low light stuff The more you do it the more you get in shape, the more you know how to use the straps on your backpack for additional comfort, and you tend to invest in the best backpack out there too(for comfort, back and shoulders) it's a different game BUT yes would love to switch to lighter weights ....when it happens it happens i guess

Fun fact, crop sensor lenses needs to be much sharper and use higher quality glass then full frame lenses which can use lower quality lenses but they also need to be bigger, so why are full frame lenses more expensive? Well its like you said, its just more material overall needed and of course, more glass. But full frame lenses are ironically, less sharp then crop sensor glass is, a lot of people say FF glass is superior, have no idea what they are on about, its quite the opposite.

when you say they have to double the aperture : that only applies to the depth of field. Not the aperture

About once a year I'll toy with the idea of getting an OM-1. I'll also consider getting an XT-5. But, I always find enough reasons not to buy into an Olympus or Fuji system. My full frame cameras and lenses are Sony. But, I wanted a smaller and lighter system for travel. So, I currently use an A7CR with a 16-35 GM II, a 50mm 1.4 GM, and 70-200 G II. Works for me.

My goto landscape/general setup is currently the G9ii with the 3 PL F/2.8-4 zooms + the 1.4TC. It's been great for landscape and the IQ is definitely a step up from my og G9. What I'm really hoping for next from m43 is a good updated small/medium sized body (no, the OM5 rebadging doesn't count). I still use my GX8 and GM1 and honestly like them more than the G9ii, except when IQ matters, and when using the 50-200.

I sold a sony A7R4 sony to buy an olympus OM-1. The sony was massive overkill that gave me nothing over the olympus. BUT a s l o w computer. I print 30x40 inch with the oly.

I shoot M43. But if you have full frame you can just go into crop mode. So it's kind of a advantage and kind of not depending on how you look at it.

When you stated that the micro 4/3 on a 2.8 let's in less like than a full frame camera that is not exactly correct, because a 4/3 body has a 2x crop factor tw0 thins happen , a 12mm less gives you a angle of view as a 24 mm full frame cameras and the depth of field is equivalent on a 2.8 lens to 5.6, but the exposure of a2.8 lens is not affected, dynamic range is affected due to the Eastern smaller sensor and pixel density as far as camera body size goes Olympus bodies tend to be smaller than the new Panasonic G9 mkII, I Have the Panasonic S5 MKII and by full frame camera is not a big camera but for 4/3 it is on the large side as was the Panasonic G9 . But smaller camera bodies have a drawback, the buttons and dials are smaller and closer together and you have a smaller grip and that makes it harder with large lens. I have many camera systems in my collection 0f cameras that cover full frame, APSC and Micro 4/3 and I enjoy using them all but if I would choose one system from general photography I would go with APSC.

Very true, thanks 😊

You raise some valid points for using m43. It is a popular format for landscape photographers. I could easily see choosing it for its compact form factor.

@9:15 I’m not sure you’re correct about aperture. Yes, F2.8 on a 2x crop gives you the depth of field of 5.6 equivalent. But you still get the same light to the sensor as 2.8.

I'm here in Tasmania, so I understand how a 25~30deg day can be uncomfortable. Not only am I acclimatised to lower temps (it's 12 right now ands I'm inside in a singlet), the heat produced at lower temps in higher and lower latitudes is entirely different. I understand it as being largely to do with the much thinner atmospheric protection. Because, like the oceans which heap up at the equator due to centrifugal force, so does the atmosphere. We are both at about 30% of equatorial atmospheric cover, so more direct sunlight and uv etc. You're going to be the owner of a 4/3 camera is my prediction. Henry Turner has settled on it too because he does a lot of mountains. Seems like a real solution for hiking to me.

If you get Sony full frame camera with Tamron 20-40mm 2.8 and 50-400mm 4.5 - 6.3, then the whole package to carry is quite light. You can crop full frame 61MP down M43 equivalent. M43 does not really give you weight saving. You can go from full frame to M43 but not the other way.

Nice places makes photography easy 😢 my court is not near like that xD

Re: Dynamic range, surely the closer to the range of the human eye (about 21 stops) the better ?

I JUST bought a new (to me) APSC DSLR, I did not need to see this video right now haha. Love it though, great video per usual :) Also, that first pic of the path was amazing.

The G9ii is a great camera, pics cane out great

I love everything about M43 except the aperture. With wildlife, I need as much light as I can get and I can only decrease shutter speed so much before the animal is blurry from movement. If someone is going to solve this, my money is on Olympus!

Thank you for the video. I use MFT for general photography and I love the system. I am fortunate enough to own an f1.2 45mm lens, which I use for portraits. I can assure you that the bokeh from this lens is more than sufficient. In my totally biased opinion, an OM-1 Mkii would be a better choice for you than the G9 Mkii.

I have a lumix gx80 with the 12-60 and 45-150 which covers all i need as a walk about camera and it fits in a very small sling bag and the quality of the images are very good when edited in affinity photo

This is also why I like Canon's APS-C mirrorless. I have a 1.6 crop factor. Not as much weight savings as M43 for lenses, but still significant. I also get better depth of field for landscape than full-frame. The Lumix G95 has my interest. I bit smaller than the G9.

In my experience in mountain hikes, it is also easier to get a sunburn. May not even seem hot, perhaps less atmosphere to block the rays?? Hope you have a hat somewhere!

You hit the nail on the head. I spend all year wondering if I need full frame, one week in Ogwen Valley and I’m like “nope” m43 make sense when you walk with your camera gear. Love the channel mate.

Enjoyed that video, thanks. I've used mostly M43 for 11 years. I've tried Fuji twice and Canon FF but always moved back. You mentioned the compromises but they are all remediable. As you say, bracket for dynamic range (or use the built in ND grad in the latest OMD body), use one of the noise reduction software packages for higher iso noise, etc etc. Being able to carry a body and zooms from 24-800 equivalent in a shoulder bag is superb for an outdoor photographer who's out all day. Oh, and as you mentioned, I haven't needed to use a tripod for months.

Appreciate your "down to earth" videos. Keep them coming!

What bag are you using in this video?

Love your videos. Can I ask what are you using for taking the video when you’re talking into the camera?

Sweet.

canon R7....bought it 2 years ago with credit Im still trying to pay lmao....big upgrade from my T7i though. I wanted full frame but I couldnt afford the lenses AT ALL for the reach, I like wildlife photography the most

Hi there , accidentally came across your channel about 3 hrs ago, I’m binge watching your vids , on my 9th at the min, I’m 60 started when my daughter was born 1984 , got engrossed and bought a few quids worth of gear, had a couple of photos published in amateur photography magazine , long long before the internet, think it was the 90s, photographed 6 weddings in a space of 15 yrs, friends of family type situations, ,,at some point in the change over from film to digital, I lost interest and more or less stopped , then around 5 yrs ago started again with an Olympus epl5 , then bought a new cannon,gx7 mk2 , and the story goes on, currently have a Nikon dslr, and recently acquired a lumix g9 and a few lenses, just ordered a tripod from Amazon based on your review, will get that tomorrow, using your channel for inspiration, and new ideas , thanks for your time and efforts , I am gonna feature a couple of my recent pics on one of my KZfaq channels , called Motorcycles and things , thanks shane uk 🇬🇧 in the midlands