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Jan 16, 2018 12:47:45   #
wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
 
burkphoto wrote:
The point isn't whether Micro 4/3 "has prowess" or is "better than" any other format in an absolute sense. It is whether it can be used successfully for YOUR applications, in YOUR situations, in a manner that fulfills your photographic needs.

The simple fact is that EVERY photographic format ever made is superior to others for some tasks. In many cases, it matters that it is suitable for a RANGE of tasks. The tests linked above simply point out that, for the conditions chosen, Micro 4/3 is worthy of the task. For many of us, that is enough to say:

"I don't want to carry that full frame dSLR and heavy lenses around any longer." (Micro 4/3 native lenses weigh 1/3 to 1/4 what full frame lenses of equivalent coverage weigh.)
"I no longer need to endure finder blackout at the moment of exposure." (Electronic viewfinders don't have to black out.)
"I no longer need to put up with ANY camera noise." (Mirrorless cameras can have electronic shutters. They won't let anyone around you get distracted, or know you are photographing.)
"I no longer have to carry a separate video camera to record video and stills of the same subject matter for my training content." (Because one small camera does it all.)
"I no longer have to put up with crappy audio in my videos." (At least the Panasonic GH3, GH4, and GH5 series cameras have good pre-amps, limiters, meters, level controls, and external audio input options.)
"I no longer have to check camera cases as baggage, because my rig fits under an airline seat." (Applies to some of us.)
"I no longer have to use a big, imposing beast that draws attention at social events." (Micro 4/3 bodies may not be much smaller, but their lenses are.)
"I no longer have to play the stupid, "mine's bigger than yours" game." (Because I'm sneakier. And snarky-er!)
"I no longer have shutter shock OR mirror slap during macro photography." (Because I use the electronic shutter and trip it from a smartphone.)

For those and other benefits, some of us are willing to give up two stops of dynamic range and high ISO performance, and sell off all our old glass in favor of new Micro 4/3 lenses.

The format is far from perfect (ALL formats are imperfect), but the advantages are real for those who need them.
The point isn't whether Micro 4/3 "has prowes... (show quote)



My camera is not perfect but it is perfect for me.

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Jan 17, 2018 23:42:46   #
le boecere
 
burkphoto wrote:
The point isn't whether Micro 4/3 "has prowess" or is "better than" any other format in an absolute sense. It is whether it can be used successfully for YOUR applications, in YOUR situations, in a manner that fulfills your photographic needs.

The simple fact is that EVERY photographic format ever made is superior to others for some tasks. In many cases, it matters that it is suitable for a RANGE of tasks. The tests linked above simply point out that, for the conditions chosen, Micro 4/3 is worthy of the task. For many of us, that is enough to say:

"I don't want to carry that full frame dSLR and heavy lenses around any longer." (Micro 4/3 native lenses weigh 1/3 to 1/4 what full frame lenses of equivalent coverage weigh.)
"I no longer need to endure finder blackout at the moment of exposure." (Electronic viewfinders don't have to black out.)
"I no longer need to put up with ANY camera noise." (Mirrorless cameras can have electronic shutters. They won't let anyone around you get distracted, or know you are photographing.)
"I no longer have to carry a separate video camera to record video and stills of the same subject matter for my training content." (Because one small camera does it all.)
"I no longer have to put up with crappy audio in my videos." (At least the Panasonic GH3, GH4, and GH5 series cameras have good pre-amps, limiters, meters, level controls, and external audio input options.)
"I no longer have to check camera cases as baggage, because my rig fits under an airline seat." (Applies to some of us.)
"I no longer have to use a big, imposing beast that draws attention at social events." (Micro 4/3 bodies may not be much smaller, but their lenses are.)
"I no longer have to play the stupid, "mine's bigger than yours" game." (Because I'm sneakier. And snarky-er!)
"I no longer have shutter shock OR mirror slap during macro photography." (Because I use the electronic shutter and trip it from a smartphone.)

For those and other benefits, some of us are willing to give up two stops of dynamic range and high ISO performance, and sell off all our old glass in favor of new Micro 4/3 lenses.

The format is far from perfect (ALL formats are imperfect), but the advantages are real for those who need them.
The point isn't whether Micro 4/3 "has prowes... (show quote)


I always appreciate your careful and well-reasoned replies and clarifications, Bill. Thanks for taking the time, and I hope it's a keeper for some.

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