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No camera system provokes more opinion and vitriol than Micro Four-Thirds. It is the most divisive system out there; you either love it or stay clear. Micro Four-Thirds (MFT) cameras have been around for a long time, with the story beginning in 2008 when Panasonic brought out the G1, closely followed by the Olympus E-P1.
The statement, "If You Know, You Know," is embodied in the 35mm full-frame lens. For many photographers, this little gem can do everything. Before the world and spaces became super cramped, photographers stated that a 50mm lens was the one to rule them all.
It's everywhere. Every time I look at photos my friends make in publications, they've got a bit of the film look. If it's not the vintage appeal, it's the softness or specific tonality of the images that make us yearn for something special.
It looks like Panasonic is going to continue making large zoom range point and shoot cameras. There is still a market for them, as we do get questions fairly regularly if Canon is ever going to release another one.
It's nice to see Panasonic still love the Micro Four Thirds format. While I'm not tempted, Panasonic throwing all its video DNA into the GH7 is good news for those who have Micro Four Thirds kits.
Okay, I bet that got your attention. This is a multi-page article, to check out the other pages, use the number selector at the bottom of the article. I have long talked about the need for smaller travel cameras that we got spoiled with, with the EOS-M system.
There are reports floating around that Panasonic may be about to enter the full-frame fixed lens camera space with an official announcement coming this month. Currently, Leica and their Q3 is the only other camera in the FF fixed lens camera space (there is also the monochrom Q2 which actually costs more).