Why did I buy an Olympus Pen-F in 2025?

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Why on earth would anyone buy the Olympus Pen-F in 2025? In this video, I share my honest thoughts after taking this beautiful Micro Four Thirds camera to Berlin — why I bought it, how it performed, and whether I’d do it again. This isn’t a typical Olympus Pen-F review, but a real-world reflection from a full-time photographer who used the Pen-F with prime lenses for travel, street, and black-and-white photography. I’ll talk about its image quality, handling, and limitations, and how it compares to more modern cameras like the OM-5 and OM-1. If you’re a fan of Olympus cameras, Micro Four Thirds photography, or simply curious whether the Pen-F is still worth buying in 2025, this is the video for you.

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