Are MFT cameras still worth it in 2025?

Today I'm giving you my take on the current state of the Micro Four Thirds system and taking you with me on some test shoots with the brand new OM System OM-3.
Thank you to OM System for letting me try the camera, you can check it out here: https://serv.linkster.co/r/lPkW7SXdqg

#mft #mircofourthirds #om3

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Chapters:
00:00 - 01:43 - Introduction
01:43 - 03:33 - The advantages of MFT
03:33 - 05:48 - Out in the cold with the OM-3
05:48 - 06:51 - The crop factor
06:51 - 08:36 - Out in the snow with the OM-3
08:36 - 09:03 - The cost
09:03 - 09:50 - The IBIS
09:50 - 11:02 - Results from the OM-3
11:02 - 14:03 - The disadvantages of MFT
14:03 - 17:23 - What makes the OM-3 special?
17:23 - 20:07 - Ending the hike
20:07 - 22:46 - Conclusion


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My main video camera:
Sony A7IV: https://amzn.to/41yulur
My previous camera (now B-cam):
Sony A7iii - https://amzn.to/3hsc7T2
The two lenses for the cameras:
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 - https://amzn.to/2FPHMjs
Sony 14mm f/1.8 - https://amzn.to/4hzGAwz

My favourite digital camera for photography:
Lumix GX80 - https://amzn.to/2FTwZF3
The two lenses I use with it:
Panasonic 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 - https://amzn.to/2EmtQwK
Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 - https://amzn.to/2CS6EWF

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GoPro Hero8 - https://amzn.to/31mZPWl
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Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/4is43AO
Tripod - https://amzn.to/3F0ZWKd
Softbox Lights - https://amzn.to/3l9JSL6
Big camera bag - https://amzn.to/2QhjFw7
Smaller camera bag: https://amzn.to/3Q1qS34
Camera Strap (the short, black one): https://amzn.to/3FyywyW
Camera Strap (the long, silver one, but not available in silver now?): https://amzn.to/3R9cLIy
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My main video camera:
Sony A7IV: https://amzn.to/4bVMyqn
My previous camera (now B-cam):
Sony A7iii - https://amzn.to/2NRSQgn
The two lenses for the cameras:
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 - https://amzn.to/2PZ6mBn
Sony 14mm f/1.8 - https://amzn.to/41tPZjy

My favourite digital camera for photography:
Lumix GX80 - https://amzn.to/2WSkOg2
The two lenses I use with it:
Panasonic 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 - https://amzn.to/2X1mxj5
Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 - https://amzn.to/2Cmx3Ij

Other gear I use to make my videos:
Variable ND Filter (Urth): https://amzn.to/4kUhdII
Magnetic filters and caps: https://amzn.to/41yC3Vp
GoPro Hero8 - https://amzn.to/2YISU8v
Microphone - https://amzn.to/2NTPdWZ
Wireless Microphone: https://amzn.to/4i6Hr9m
Tripod - https://amzn.to/46vtfjZ
Softbox Lights - https://amzn.to/36MZ3Tt
Big camera bag - https://amzn.to/2Ys84P2
Smaller camera bag - https://amzn.to/3RIyKHL
Camera Strap (the short, black one): https://amzn.to/4bA1rPi
Camera Strap (the long, silver one, but not available in silver now?): https://amzn.to/4i8Bs3Q
SD-Cards - https://amzn.to/2EmmObx
SD-Card case: https://amzn.to/48tSpBc
Micro SD-Card (for GoPro) - https://amzn.to/2Qi50AD
4TB HDD Harddrives - https://amzn.to/426ODwm
5TB HDD Rugged Harddrive: https://amzn.to/43LQTKQ
22TB HDD Harddrive - https://amzn.to/4kKxcJo
SSD Harddrives - https://amzn.to/4hfpF2v
Mouse - https://amzn.to/3LLZRhg

(all links are affiliate links)

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