12/29/2023 0 Comments Full frame vs micro 4 3For many early adopters the size and weight advantage has been largely mooted by a growing band of competitors. The best-known advantage of the Micro 4/3 system has always been its size and weight, but the emergence of viable competition has changed that greatly. The answer to that question is “it depends”. Is Micro Four Thirds a Good Option in 2022, or is Micro Four Thirds Dead? This is why the cameras I mention below aren’t all the latest iterations, but are ideal ‘for my needs’ nonetheless. Professionals are rarely interested in the newest bodies, preferring to get the most from what we have providing it continues to satisfy our needs. A professional on the other hand may discover that differences between systems and the implementation of certain features are night and day - particularly if it means getting the shot and being paid, or having a low keeper rate and poor sales. Emotional attachment runs high in the amateur ranks. But times have changed and you may be wondering if there is any need to stick with u43.Ĭasual photographers may not be particularly good at evaluating the differences between one system and another - and might therefore argue that his or her camera is much better at ‘something’ than it is. Ten years ago Micro Four Thirds was the only lightweight alternative to a DSLR system, so its popularity was understandable. Hobbyists have the luxury of buying what they want, but professional photographers make their decisions based on what will do the job as efficiently as possible. As with all business decisions, there has to be a solid rationale behind it. Key to this article has been my decision in 2018 to switch my professional equipment from Micro 4/3 to Sony full frame. They do have one thing in common though - compact size and low weight (at least when compared to a full frame DSLR system). I own three different sensor size systems and all serve different purposes. Therefore everything I’m about to say is based on my own preferences and I can’t speak for everyone. The needs of one photographer can be very different to that of the next. I’m still frequently asked about my equipment of choice and my immediate response hasn’t changed: you must use what suits you, your style of working, your requirements, your ergonomics, and your budget. This argument was almost entirely put forward by amateur photographers who had no real understanding of professional needs and how those requirements can vary from one pro to another. The overall view, back then, was that Micro 4/3 was not a credible system for professionals. I think I exhausted that many years ago when I became one of the first full-time professional photographers to completely switch to Micro 4/3 systems. These days I rarely get into detailed discussions about camera equipment.
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