Delderby Loc: Derby UK

I've been 100% MFT since 2008 - always Panasonic. I've grown with the Panasonic development, and left your antiquated cameras behind., Nothing wrong with them, depends on your needs. With dual OIS and IBS you could do all you need to do and still use MFT. However, for what you seem to need, leave the Brownie Box at home. If you stay mirrorless, like the rest of are doing, buy an extra battery!! and don't waste your cash on a Nikon.

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wildweasel

I have the EM 1 Mark II and the EM 1 Mark III and shoot wildlife with the P/L 100-400 and the Oly 300mm f/4 and I am very happy the results and battery life with Oly batteries is into the hundreds of shoots. You can look at results here, www.facebook.com/RayReederPhotography

mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma

First, your issues are with your lens for low light and night shooting. I’ve been shooting Olympus since 2016. First the m5 II, then the M5-III and now also the M1- III. I traded in all my Nikon gear and never looked back. As to battery use… are you using Oly batteries? Even with non Olympus batteries I get way, way, more shots than 60. Confusing menus can be easily solved with Darrel Young’s books “Mastering the _____________” (fill in the blank camera name). I adore both my M5 and M1 III. You also can really push your ISO with both cameras.

wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado

Again, you are using older equipment/tools rather than new equipment/tools. As good as the E-M1 mkI was, I would not buy one used at this time for me. I have the E-M1 mkII and mkIII. I have found them to be more than adequate for low light shooting. But the new OM-1 is a step above all the other 4/3rds bodies for low light shooting at this time. Rather than try and "milk" good images out of much older equipment, try newer equipment/tools. Again, the newer scroll menu system is much easier to use. And use the Super Control Panel while learning the scroll menu.

No single format is perfect. And there are features that smaller and larger formats have as pros and cons. But you have indicated that size, weight, cost, and low light ability are important to you. You owe it to yourself to at least look at the equipment/tools that might meet your needs and/or wants. At least look at the OM-1 with a 12-45 f4 or 12-40 f2.8 or 12 f1.2. I know that I would have no problems shooting a dark concert with my older E-M1 mkIII let alone the new OM-1.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Well I shoot both MFT and FF Nikon and they both serve me very well. I get a lot of use out of my Sony RX10MIV too. The problem is 10 year old technology with a slow lens. Going to 8 year old technology, the D7200, is a marginal upgrade. While there are many good reasons to stick with MFT, if he only has that lens, Nikon could be a good option, depending on what Nikon lenses he has. If they’re DX lenses there’s a good chance they’re not great for low light either.

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SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Yeah, I love my Z9 but my OM-1 is no slouch. If I’m hiking it’s no brainer which system I take.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

So you’re back to that again.

MrBob Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama

Yes Yes, send $$ direct to Nairobi for virgin bride; GUARANTEED. No NEED to try first... Equip. will fit ALL hands...

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You use a 50 as your normal ??

MrBob Loc: lookout Mtn. NE Alabama

Actually as I stated in a reply a couple posts up, I was thinking in FF terms as always.... I corrected myself as it actually is the 25mm 1.8. I have to admit that no, it is not my normal, as the 12-40 is so good it stays on my EM. That little 25 1.8 though is VERY sharp and VERY small and VERY cheap and epitomizes what MFT is all about. At 1.8 it is fast enough to do street shots which have really started to interest me and could very well be a great one lens choice for a solution which checks all the boxes... BTW, I also do a " NOT " kit which is Canon and utilizes older lenses and since does not have IBIS/ILIS is relegated to tripod use as I have a bit of the shakes... I find myself on a limited budget more and more and have been trying to get the most of what I have instead of being a wannabe collector...

JimH123 Loc: Morgan Hill, CA

But how often do you need the menu? Almost everything I need quick access to is on the Super Control Panel.

And the reason the menu is so complicated is that there is so much that these cameras can do.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Some menus are far better organized than others, for cameras with similar features. Of course, what you are used to has a lot to do with what you think about them. But I knew when I got my Lumix that the menu was structured better than menus on the Canons and Nikons I had used before it.