Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Sep 12, 2026 at 02:54 AM
p.264 #3Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Tree swallow and barn swallow at the Celery Farm
OM-1MarkII OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 lens 600mm f/6.3 1/1600s 2000 ISO +0.3 EV
OM-1MarkII OM 150-600mm F5.0-6.3 lens 500mm f/6.3 1/1600s 1250 ISO +2.0 EV
Sep 12, 2026 at 09:40 AM
Sep 13, 2026 at 10:34 AM
p.264 #7Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Northern wheatear female , I think
OM Digital Solutions OM-1 + OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
OM Digital Solutions OM-1 + OLYMPUS M.150-400mm F4.5 by Ronny Olsson, on Flickr
Sep 14, 2026 at 10:14 AM
p.264 #8Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
The E-M5ii got an out with the 35-100 f2.8.
Sep 14, 2026 at 07:46 PM
p.264 #9Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Sorry, I just can't seem to shake this monochrome phase 
I'm a firm believer in "no sky, no photo" and I feel skies just look better in B&W.
I'm a firm believer in "no sky, no photo" and I feel skies just look better in B&W.
Sep 15, 2026 at 05:19 PM
p.264 #10Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
sum1sgrampa wrote:
Sorry, I just can't seem to shake this monochrome phase
I'm a firm believer in "no sky, no photo" and I feel skies just look better in B&W.
Great set Gary.
Around here, "no sky, no photo" would be truly devastating on clicking the shutter, grey overcast skies are killer whether color or B&W!
Sorry, I just can't seem to shake this monochrome phase
I'm a firm believer in "no sky, no photo" and I feel skies just look better in B&W.
Great set Gary.
Around here, "no sky, no photo" would be truly devastating on clicking the shutter, grey overcast skies are killer whether color or B&W!
Sep 15, 2026 at 05:53 PM
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p.264 #11Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
The more I see of these OM the more I want one even though I have Nikon gear.
Sep 15, 2026 at 08:24 PM
p.264 #12Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
pbraymond wrote:
I'm a firm believer in "no sky, no photo" and I feel skies just look better in B&W.Great set Gary.
Around here, "no sky, no photo" would be truly devastating on clicking the shutter, grey overcast skies are killer whether color or B&W!
You got that right I'm only a little ways down the road from you so I feel your pain.
sum1sgrampa wrote
Sorry, I just can't seem to shake this monochrome phaseI'm a firm believer in "no sky, no photo" and I feel skies just look better in B&W.
Around here, "no sky, no photo" would be truly devastating on clicking the shutter, grey overcast skies are killer whether color or B&W!
You got that right
I'm only a little ways down the road from you so I feel your pain. Sep 16, 2026 at 05:50 AM
p.264 #13Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
newyork wrote:
The more I see of these OM the more I want one even though I have Nikon gear.
I had a Z9 and a Z50. I wasn't using the Z50 much so I gave that to my grandson and I picked up an OM-5 just to have something small and light and I wanted to try something different after 25 years with Nikon. That led me to an OM-1 and the Olympus 100-400 that I was shooting alongside the Z9 and Z180-600. I found more and more that I was leaving the Z combo home and taking the OM instead because of size and weight. The OM-1 has comparable AF and a stacked sensor so the only thing I was giving up was resolution. That led me to giving up my Z system completely. There are times when I miss that extra edge in image quality but it's such a fun and effortless system to shoot. It's brought back the joy of photography for me. I have an OM-1 and also an OM-1 MKll. I'm considering trading the OM-1 for the new Pen. I think that little body would be even more enjoyable when out on the streets.
The more I see of these OM the more I want one even though I have Nikon gear.
I had a Z9 and a Z50. I wasn't using the Z50 much so I gave that to my grandson and I picked up an OM-5 just to have something small and light and I wanted to try something different after 25 years with Nikon. That led me to an OM-1 and the Olympus 100-400 that I was shooting alongside the Z9 and Z180-600. I found more and more that I was leaving the Z combo home and taking the OM instead because of size and weight. The OM-1 has comparable AF and a stacked sensor so the only thing I was giving up was resolution. That led me to giving up my Z system completely. There are times when I miss that extra edge in image quality but it's such a fun and effortless system to shoot. It's brought back the joy of photography for me. I have an OM-1 and also an OM-1 MKll. I'm considering trading the OM-1 for the new Pen. I think that little body would be even more enjoyable when out on the streets.
Sep 16, 2026 at 06:13 AM
p.264 #14Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Online your pics on OM look every bit as good as Nikon.
I was thinking either OM-1 mark II or OM-3 with a grip for only longer lenses. 2 or 3 primes and 100-400.
Small is very appealing especially walking with kids and during my day job.
I’d keep Nikon around for low light and events and portraits
sum1sgrampa wrote:
I had a Z9 and a Z50. I wasn't using the Z50 much so I gave that to my grandson and I picked up an OM-5 just to have something small and light and I wanted to try something different after 25 years with Nikon. That led me to an OM-1 and the Olympus 100-400 that I was shooting alongside the Z9 and Z180-600. I found more and more that I was leaving the Z combo home and taking the OM instead because of size and weight. The OM-1 has comparable AF and a stacked sensor so the only thing...Show more →
I was thinking either OM-1 mark II or OM-3 with a grip for only longer lenses. 2 or 3 primes and 100-400.
Small is very appealing especially walking with kids and during my day job.
I’d keep Nikon around for low light and events and portraits
sum1sgrampa wrote:
newyork wrote
The more I see of these OM the more I want one even though I have Nikon gear.Sep 16, 2026 at 06:35 AM
p.264 #15Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
newyork wrote:
Online your pics on OM look every bit as good as Nikon.
I was thinking either OM-1 mark II or OM-3 with a grip for only longer lenses. 2 or 3 primes and 100-400.
Small is very appealing especially walking with kids and during my day job.
I’d keep Nikon around for low light and events and portraits
I had a Z9 and a Z50. I wasn't using the Z50 much so I gave that to my grandson and I picked up an OM-5 just to have something small and light and I wanted to try something different after 25 years with Nikon. That led me to an OM-1 and the Olympus 100-400 that I was shooting alongside the Z9 and Z180-600. I found more and more that I was leaving the Z combo home and taking the OM instead because of size and weight. The OM-1 has comparable AF and a stacked sensor so the only thing I was giving up was resolution. That led me to giving up my Z system completely. There are times when I miss that extra edge in image quality but it's such a fun and effortless system to shoot. It's brought back the joy of photography for me. I have an OM-1 and also an OM-1 MKll. I'm considering trading the OM-1 for the new Pen. I think that little body would be even more enjoyable when out on the streets.
I have to say that shooting the OM-3 and the 50-200/2.8 IS without a grip isn't difficult at all. I thought it might be, but I don't find it so. I have the OM-3, 12-45/4, 20/1.4, and the 50-200/2.8 IS and that makes for a pretty nice setup. The 50-200 isn't quite fast enough, but has the IQ, to replace any portrait lenses.
Online your pics on OM look every bit as good as Nikon.
I was thinking either OM-1 mark II or OM-3 with a grip for only longer lenses. 2 or 3 primes and 100-400.
Small is very appealing especially walking with kids and during my day job.
I’d keep Nikon around for low light and events and portraits
sum1sgrampa wrote
newyork wrote
The more I see of these OM the more I want one even though I have Nikon gear.I have to say that shooting the OM-3 and the 50-200/2.8 IS without a grip isn't difficult at all. I thought it might be, but I don't find it so. I have the OM-3, 12-45/4, 20/1.4, and the 50-200/2.8 IS and that makes for a pretty nice setup. The 50-200 isn't quite fast enough, but has the IQ, to replace any portrait lenses.
Sep 16, 2026 at 07:12 AM
p.264 #16Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
newyork wrote:
Online your pics on OM look every bit as good as Nikon.
I was thinking either OM-1 mark II or OM-3 with a grip for only longer lenses. 2 or 3 primes and 100-400.
Small is very appealing especially walking with kids and during my day job.
I’d keep Nikon around for low light and events and portraits
I had a Z9 and a Z50. I wasn't using the Z50 much so I gave that to my grandson and I picked up an OM-5 just to have something small and light and I wanted to try something different after 25 years with Nikon. That led me to an OM-1 and the Olympus 100-400 that I was shooting alongside the Z9 and Z180-600. I found more and more that I was leaving the Z combo home and taking the OM instead because of size and weight. The OM-1 has comparable AF and a stacked sensor so the only thing I was giving up was resolution. That led me to giving up my Z system completely. There are times when I miss that extra edge in image quality but it's such a fun and effortless system to shoot. It's brought back the joy of photography for me. I have an OM-1 and also an OM-1 MKll. I'm considering trading the OM-1 for the new Pen. I think that little body would be even more enjoyable when out on the streets.
Thanks Rich. I've got a few 18x24s hanging in my office from the OM-1 alongside some from the Z9 and I'm perfectly happy with them.
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Online your pics on OM look every bit as good as Nikon.
I was thinking either OM-1 mark II or OM-3 with a grip for only longer lenses. 2 or 3 primes and 100-400.
Small is very appealing especially walking with kids and during my day job.
I’d keep Nikon around for low light and events and portraits
sum1sgrampa wrote
newyork wrote
The more I see of these OM the more I want one even though I have Nikon gear.Thanks Rich. I've got a few 18x24s hanging in my office from the OM-1 alongside some from the Z9 and I'm perfectly happy with them.
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Sep 16, 2026 at 08:18 AM
p.264 #17Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
A few candids of my youngest grandson.
OM-1 Leica DG Summilux 25 f1.4 original version
OM-1 Leica DG Summilux 25 f1.4 original version
Sep 16, 2026 at 08:20 AM
p.264 #18Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Fantastic
sum1sgrampa wrote:
A few candids of my youngest grandson.
OM-1 Leica DG Summilux 25 f1.4 original version
sum1sgrampa wrote:
A few candids of my youngest grandson.
OM-1 Leica DG Summilux 25 f1.4 original version
Sep 16, 2026 at 08:36 AM
p.264 #19Micro Four-Thirds Image Thread
Sunlight at her back and mom holding a single reflector to my left. I used to use flash for fill with my Nikons just because it was so easy. Not so with OM System so I've been relying on reflectors which I'm finding I prefer.
OM-1 Sigma 56 1.4
OM-1 Sigma 56 1.4
Sep 16, 2026 at 08:37 AM
