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Russ said...
I've heard other photography pundits describe the Micro Four Thirds system as the new 35mm. Easily transportable and easy to use although limited resolution.
Likewise, because full frame systems (ex., Nikon D800) have such high resolution, they've become the new medium format.
Yes. I'm not surprised others have said that too.
I think it needs adding that this just comparison on principle. Because M4/3 system is in so many ways, including image quality, better than 35mm. And the same is true for full-frame compared to old medium format. Much better, faster, more flexible, etc. And now it's becoming mirrorless, it, like M4/3, is also becoming lighter and more compact. (It'll take a while to make all new lenses, though.)
In other words, they the equivalent of those systems For A New Century. M4/3 for serious-amateur and pro use. Full Frame for pros who are extra serious, or need extra-high resolution (or low light power), or still need to impress their clients with big, heavy, expensive gear.
... Not to forget, if the tech progresses in the next five years like it has in the past five, holy cow, it will far surpass those older systems. Just a couple of years ago, M4/3 was too slow in focusing for moving subjects, and it wasn't really any good over 800 ISO. That has changed dramatically.
I'm on my second micro 4/3rds camera. I have a Panasonic GX7 with 14-42 lens. I put it in a very small camera bag with a spare battery, ND8, Macro and circular polariser filters, and a piece of aluminium foil for a small macro reflector. All up weight is less than 700g, and is working superbly.
ReplyDeleteHah, yes that is certainly a powerful and very compact system indeed.
ReplyDeleteYou know, it strikes me .... having used several DSLRs with kit lenses... my super-duper 14+140mm zoom is barely larger than those tend to be! But has three times the reach!
ReplyDeleteYeah, that 14-140mm is a wonderful lens, for sure!! :-D
ReplyDeleteThese seem kind of bland.
ReplyDeleteI've heard other photography pundits describe the Micro Four Thirds system as the new 35mm. Easily transportable and easy to use although limited resolution.
ReplyDeleteLikewise, because full frame systems (ex., Nikon D800) have such high resolution, they've become the new medium format.
Yes. I'm not surprised others have said that too.
ReplyDeleteI think it needs adding that this just comparison on principle. Because M4/3 system is in so many ways, including image quality, better than 35mm. And the same is true for full-frame compared to old medium format. Much better, faster, more flexible, etc.
In other words, it's the equivalent of those systems For A New Century.