Or so everyone says. But they forget to add that a cheap(ish) camera will, at some point, hinder your photography. I had the Sony a7iii and at first it was ok, then I became increasingly frustrated: the screen, the dials, the button that would "self press"... Now I have the a7rV, the screen is like I wanted it, I have 4 dials I can use, ergonomics have improved... So sure, don't buy a camera thinking it will improve your *abilities*, but do buy the camera that doesn't have the limitations that frustrates you and slow you down

You are so right.

Gary you re awesome. Micro Four Thirds Lumix user here since 2008! (Yes, the G1) Never looked back. Ignore and reject all those toxic and idiot haters out there. Enjoy the real photography and let others being happy in their ignorance.

Let me guess, you film yourself with Leica 15mm?

Good Job!!

That was a wonderful video presentation Gary. I agree with you 100%. Keep up the great work that you do. 😊

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Yeah, and my oven makes really good cakes.

"That full frame photo is fantastic!" "Thanks! It's actually M43." "Oh, that explains why it's so terrible..." You cannot make this 💩 up. 🤦‍♂️ Tell me you swallow camera conspiracies whole without telling me you swallow camera conspiracies whole. Gary, sorry if these people are your friends and I just insulted them, but _seriously..._

I've had several cameras. Now I have a fullframe canon r6mkii but I have fun more with my panasonic g85. Just realized that gear isn't everything. It's just a tool and my g85 gives me great satisfaction.

My work camera is S5IIX .... my GM1 is my everyday camera and I love it.

Hi Gary!! I totally agree with you!! I am a photographer who shot mainly with 4/3 and micro 4/3 gear!!! I shoot also on film. I have the possibility to use FF digital camera but instead of that I prefer to concentrate myself on doing photography with the cameras I already have! I really appreciate photographers who are giving good advices like you!! Take care and bring to us more and more relevant videos and advices like these!!!!

Gary, you are right that in photography the most important thing is not the size of the matrix, but the skill of the photographer, his ability to build a composition and work with light. If you want and have the skill, you can even shoot with a smartphone and get great pictures. Good luck!

I sold my Lumix S5 kit and Fujifilm X-T1 kit and settled with used/mint Lumix G9 with Leica DG 8-18, Leica DG 12-60, Lumix 20mm f1.7 and Olympus PEN-F with 17mm, 25mm and 45mm f1.8 set. I will say, I am fully satisfied with my type of photography. I am only missing a telephoto and macro lens but I am not in a hurry since I don't use that much. If money is not a problem, I will buy a Leica Q3 28mm and 43mm version and a set of Leica SL3 with Leica SL Lens, ohh and the latest set of Fujifilm GFX 😁

What is your ideal m4/3 vlog set up. Camera + Lens/es. 🤔

My DRAM camera does not exist also... Unfortunately. What it would be? It will have a body like Lumix G9 (I like classic DSLR like body, quite large but not huge), and will INTERNALLY (!) support both L mount and MFT lenses. It will come with a simple (wires but no electronic inside) optional adapter to be able to attach MFT lenses with it. the camera itself will handle the signals as needed. The sensor would be a 100Mp chip (25Mp for MFT), able to work in different modes: Full res mode - 1 image pixel comes from 1 physical photodetector, quad mode - 1 image pixel comes from 4 physical photodetectors (increased DR, decreased noise), quad mode auto HDR - 1 image pixel comes from 4 physical photodetectors but each pixel gives data using it's own ISO setting. It would be a universal photo camera of my dreams. You want a shallow DOF? Take L mount fast prime. You need to shoot in total darkness? Take L mount and shoot in quad mode. You want a versatile and not huge lens? Take MFT 12-100 and switch to MFT mode. I am not a fan of tiny cameras so it will not be tiny, but I am a fan of versatility so it will be extremely versatile.

How do I buy the fujifilm x1000 VI?? I am going on a cruise in December and would like to buy one and have it before then.

I've been following your channel for a long time, I'm also using gx85 but I'm having some problems with updating flimware, I used to use v1.2 but when I updated to v1.3 I had the problem of blurry images. It's not clear, is there any way to go back to the old version of flimware? Thank

Panasonic gx80 and go 95 which one good? Thank you

i own GX85 with 4 primes

If you stay with micro four thirds you will get an OM-5

Thank for posting Gary, I have a question why the Olympus PEN E-PL7 over the Olympus PEN E-P7? I'm trying to decide between the two and I'm leaning towards the E-P7 but Id love your input on this dilemma.

1:10 Instead of developing a new Lumix camera, what's the reason not to go with the Sony A6700? There are good compact E-mount lenses for day-to-day photography.

Somehow I agree with you lol Buy Lumix factory and design team, build a fuji / ricoh killer

i joined the club recently

Thanks Gary - in a simplest way could you explain why cameras like OM5 or EM10 are not for you but GX80 is? Are there fundamental differences that push you towards lumix?

Will the Olympus 35-100 work on a Panasonic GF6 regarding autofocus and image stabilisation?

I think you have made a good case for MFT for travel, but perhaps you are unnecessarily defensive. You are right that there are some circumstances where full frame or APS-C would be more suitable, but that's the real issue: suitability for the purpose. Perhaps the way people need to learn to think about MFT is that a V8 Chevrolet, a Toyota Camry, a Toyota Corolla and a Nissan Micra will all get you to work, and do a roughly equivalent job. They will also get you to Bandung if you like. But a "full frame" V8 is best if you travel from Jakarta to Bandung several times a week, an "APS-C" Camry will take you to Bandung, but is better if you are only going to Bogor, an "MFT" Corolla is good for the trip to Bogor, but more comfortable if you only run between Sepok and Jakarta. On the other hand, you can still easily drive to Bandung in a Micra, but it's quick and easy to park if you have a flat in South Jakarta and an office in Jakarta.

So where you get your M43 stuff in Indonesia?

Think camera that easy in pocket light cheep (so if stolen no biggie) best choice Have old digital Nikon coolpix paid $90 9 years back

Great video, Gary. I have the GM5, GX8 and E-P7 and am going on a trip this week to Europe. Many have recommended I take the GX8 with the Panasonic 12-60 kit lens. I have many lenses including the PL 8-18, 14mm 2.5, 20mm 1.7, PL mm 1.4, 12-32 lens, 35-100 that you spoke of in your video, 45mm PL 2.8 (also macro), etc. I don’t want to being too many lenses or cameras or lenses. What would you recommend?

I find the IQ from my GX80 to be excellent i also use my OMD EM1 MK3 and thats great too

Your photos are beautiful.

People should define "best" image quality M43 is different, not bad image. If bad is defined by shallow dof, well it's not the goal of m43 in the first place

5:49 where was the shot of the volcano taken? Thanks for sharing your review of the camera.

Beautiful photos. I'm looking at this lens for my Olympus E-PL3. Thanks for this video.

Lumix g85 or Canon R100 which is good for travel photos and videos

You might have compared these elsewhere, but you've said a lot of good things about the 12-35 f/2.8 from lumix, and in previous videos said it's one of your most used lenses. How does that one fit in between these two in your opinion? Still large aperture, less range, but smaller and lighter than the Olympus. What are your feelings on the lumix 12-35 f/2.8 now?

Im about to buy a lumix g5 in 3 months or so, and Ive already got a 29mm prime from a praktica, amd a 135mm prime. And what ill do is ill buy an adapter and use the lenses uve got for film photos

I would need a 12mm - 35mm and a 100mm - 250mm to change with on my vacations

No weather sealing, no good for real travel.

the carabiner hack is cool

I have been travelling with the 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 which I considered to be very versatile but it's a little heavy. I am tempted to grab a kit 12-60 f/3.5-5.6 from the used market. Realistically it should be quite adequate.