Sony almost joined team Micro Four Thirds in 2008

A recent interview published in Nikkei Business with Sony Vice Chairman Shigeki Ishizuka reveals that Sony once considered joining the Micro Four Thirds camera system. Back in 2007, three years before the Sony E mount was first released in the Sony NEX-3, he says Sony was invited to team up with the pair and join… Continue reading Sony almost joined team Micro Four Thirds in 2008

New gear: The Panasonic GH6 shoots unlimited 4K thanks to a built-in cooling system

The GH6 is the first Micro Four Thirds camera to break the 20MP barrier. Panasonic Back in May 2021, Panasonic revealed that it was developing a new flagship model for its Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera line. Originally slated to ship by the end of 2021, the Panasonic GH6’s debut was later delayed to early… Continue reading New gear: The Panasonic GH6 shoots unlimited 4K thanks to a built-in cooling system

New gear: OM Digital Solutions Corp launches the OM System OM-1 flagship camera

The Om System OM-1 flagship, from OM Digital Solutions Corp, will likely be the final camera ever to carry the Olympus logo. Om Digital Solutions Corp Fifty years after the original release of the iconic OM-1 35mm film camera, OM Digital Solutions Corp is paying homage with a new OM System flagship camera by the… Continue reading New gear: OM Digital Solutions Corp launches the OM System OM-1 flagship camera

First look: OM System 20mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Micro Four Thirds

The Om System 20mm f/1.4 Pro is available for preorder now for $800. OM System Hot on the heels of an official rebranding, OM System—the brand formerly known as Olympus cameras—has just announced its first lens under the new banner: the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm f/1.4 Pro for Micro Four Thirds cameras. It… Continue reading First look: OM System 20mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Micro Four Thirds

Light Painting Inspiration Is Easily Found Says Nikolay Trebukhin

“When an artist is recognized by style, it is like a business card,” says surreal light painter Nikolay Trebukhin. A man of few words, who lets his work speak for itself, he finds inspiration in almost everything for his nighttime creations. Switching to an Olympus (now rebranded as OM System) camera has greatly aided his… Continue reading Light Painting Inspiration Is Easily Found Says Nikolay Trebukhin