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UNCOVERED: Om system - The Untold Story

These three camera brands have yet to announce a major camera in 2026 – but I suspect there’s a good reason why

2026 had a slow start for the camera industry, and three major brands have yet to introduce a new model this year

Digital Camera World

I’m a photography educator who disregarded Micro Four Thirds for wildlife photography. I don’t mind admitting when I’m wrong

I claimed that a full-frame camera was the only route into serious wildlife photography, but following a backlash from MFT photographers, I headed out with an OM System camera – and ordered a big old serving of humble pie

Digital Camera World

OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS Pro review: Is this really the "Holy Grail" lens for MFT?

The OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25X IS Pro (aka the "Big White") is MFT's biggest, priciest lens – but it’s way cheaper and lighter than top full-frame rivals

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OM System PT-059 review: Probably the most popular underwater camera housing in the world

Making a Tough camera tougher, the OM System PT-059 enables you to take your photography deeper underwater

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OM System could be planning a monochrome OM-3 — the 'affordable' black-and-white-only camera is rumored to launch this year and could be a true Leica killer. Here's why that makes perfect sense

A monochrome OM-3 would be a bold move, and a sign that unusual cameras are going more mainstream

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If this rumor is true, "the perfect camera" just got even MORE perfect

A Leica-fied version of my favorite camera? TAKE MY MONEY

Digital Camera World

I got to shoot the Milky Way with the new OM System OM-3 Astro camera, and here's what I found out about this limited-edition specially-modified camera

This modified camera is designed to get you better astrophotography shots of nebulae and other deep-space objects

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This award-winning, upside-down photo of a color-changing spider ambushing a bee relied on an unusual camera feature: A tilting LCD screen

'Bee Meal' offers insight into a hidden macro world, where spiders change colors to match their surroundings – all to optimize the hunt, captured on a Micro Four Thirds camera

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OM System’s new infared mirrorless camera can see what human eyes can’t. The OM-1 Mark II IR just launched in Japan for use in research and industry

OM System has announced an infrared variant of the OM-1 Mark II, but only in Japan and only for business users

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OM System is no longer owned by a holdings company as CEO takes over ownership. What does that mean for photographers?

OM System is no longer owned by a holdings company, as the CEO, who has spent more than 30 years with the company, takes majority ownership

Digital Camera World

10 years ago, the Olympus PEN-F came close to Leica luxury. An update could transform the camera industry

The cult classic Olympus PEN-F has been fetishized for 10 years.Could an update change the course of the camera business?

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The beloved retro Olympus PEN isn't dead! Interview hints that OM System "plans to launch a new PEN series"

During an interview, OM System has hinted that a new PEN series camera is coming

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"Shoot the same species of animal again and again – it'll make you a better wildlife photographer"

Wildlife pro Espen Helland offers an insight into his photographic practice, and why the welfare of animals must always come first

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OM System and Panasonic might be MIA,but could THIS camera company and magnetic lenses save the day for Micro Four Thirds?

Micro Four Thirds just got a shot in the arm from Chinese phone and camera companies –new products are on the way soon

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A mysterious Chinese company just teased its first cheap Micro Four Thirds camera – but don’t expect it to be an OM System killer

OM System has announced the entry of Chinese budget camera manufacturer Sonida into the Micro Four Thirds System, but the expected new Songdian-branded camera probably won't take on offerings from OM System or Lumix

Digital Camera World

My favorite compact camera for macro just got a new version made for microscopes… but it’s how much?!!

The OM System TG-7 has a new version made for industrial applications, including microscopes

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OM System just gave its retro mirrorless camera the star treatment – literally. The OM-3 Astro aligns the stars for 50MP, vivid shots of the night sky

The new OM-3 Astro can shoot high-res composites, capture red nebulae, and shoot handheld nightskapes

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‘It breaks the laws of physics’: the OM System OM-1 Mark II is now my favorite wildlife camera, and its 120fps burst isn’t even the best part

The OM System OM-1 Mark II is an outstanding camera for high-speed photography, featuring 120fps blackout-free burst shooting, robust waterproofing, and more.

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Kodak's US$100 retro shooter vanishes from Japan's top 10 compact cameras. Now, this Sony takes No.1 for the first time in over two years

Japan's latest sales data shows established compact camera favorites returning across the charts – and a debut that puts smartphone-style shooting in a pocketable camera

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‘Few wildlife cameras come close to this’: why the OM System OM-1 Mark II is perfect for photographing birds in flight and other animals

It's been two years since the OM System OM-1 Mark II came out and even today, it's one of the most competent wildlife cameras you can buy — here's why.

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The Olympus E-M10 Mark IV is the last Olympus camera standing. But how long will the cheap compact mirrorless stick around for?

Despite being discontinued in Japan, OM System says the E-M10 Mark IV will remain available as a budget compact mirrorless in the US

Digital Camera World

12 lenses of Christmas: Laowa and Viltrox try to outdo each other for most new lenses in the same month!

Sony and OM System bring out two of their biggest guns, but third parties created mayhem with well over a dozen new lenses

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2025 was a good year for cameras, but it was even better for lenses – these are my 5 innovative new favorites

Lens design innovation exceeded that of cameras in 2025, and these Sony, Canon, Nikon, OM System and Viltrox optics in particular all impressed.

Digital Camera World

A three-year-old Canon is still Japan's most sold camera – and Sony's newest vlog cams can't take its crown

A fresh look at Japan's November 2025 camera sales – aggregated from major electronic stores and online retailers across the country

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This compact 35mm camera changed film photography forever

The 1972 Olympus OM-1 remains the ultimate proof that great things really do come in small packages!

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