Micro Four Thirds Camera Shooters Are SPECIAL
There is something special about people who choose Micro Four Thirds and this video might change how you see your camera choice. In this video, I talk about why the Micro Four Thirds community is unique, why so many photographers quietly stay loyal to this system, and what makes M4/3 shooters stand apart from other camera users. This conversation goes deeper than sensor size, megapixels, or the never-ending hype of new popular cameras and lenses. It is about intentional photography, creative freedom, and understanding your priorities as a photographer. We explore the practical strengths of Micro Four Thirds including small and lightweight camera bodies, compact lenses, everyday carry setups, and image quality that goes far beyond what phones can deliver. I also discuss why the broader camera market often moves toward larger formats, how ecosystem support shapes buying decisions, and why many still prefer full frame or APS-C cameras for long-term upgrades. More importantly, I highlight the mindset of M43 users. Micro Four Thirds photographers tend to value craft, creativity, portability, and the joy of shooting. They understand how to maximize the strengths of the M43 sensor and create intentional images without obsessing over gear. This video is for anyone who loves photography, whether you shoot Panasonic, Olympus OMD, Lumix G, or are simply curious about M43 cameras and lenses. If you want to learn more about Micro Four Thirds systems, travel photography, compact gear, or building a lightweight but powerful camera kit, this is for you. I hope this video inspires you to appreciate your own journey, stay intentional with your photography process, and focus on taking meaningful pictures rather than chasing gear or the next big release. 00:00 INTRO 00:40: Why I Love M4/3 01:32: The Problem with M4/3 03:52: How Special is M4/3 and Its Community Keywords: micro four thirds, m43, photography tips, travel photography, Panasonic Lumix, Olympus OMD, compact cameras, mirrorless cameras, camera comparison, photography community, camera lenses, creative photography, lightweight camera setup, everyday carry camera, best travel camera, portable photography gear. ????️ BECOME A MEMBER ON MY PATREON https://www.patreon.com/gary_w ????️ JOIN THE COLLECTIVE GALLERY https://garyw.website/submitphoto ???? CHECK OUT MY DAILY VLOG CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/@GaryDailyYT ???? CHECK OUT MY TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE: https://garyw.website/travelbook ????CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE - Photo Gallery, Courses, Blog https://garyw.website ???? BUY ME A COFFEE https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/Q9ZX28LPC6TBQ ???? AFFILIATE LINKS - Help my channel by using these links below ???? Alpaka Gear Bags https://alpakagear.com/GARYW ???? Pixpa Web Builder https://www.pixpa.com/?via=garyw55 ???? TTArtisan 50mm f1.2 lens https://ttartisan.store/products/ttartisan-50mm-f1-2?ref=nljuqxvo ???? TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 lens https://ttartisan.store/products/aps-c-35mm-f1-4?ref=nljuqxvo&variant=41835989139618 ???? TTArtisan 23mm f1.4 lens https://ttartisan.myshopify.com/products/aps-c-23mm-f1-4-black ???? Japan Travel Photography Vlog Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6tLJ50jjXDXdX64A3Tej2xgsJ8E_jz38 ???? Everyday Photography Vlog Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6tLJ50jjXDVACC2pXCR5lK5I4VIbCs3T ???? Labuan Bajo Photography Vlog Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6tLJ50jjXDXUjOUwiCM6cPXQLG11RNko ???? US Photography Vlog https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6tLJ50jjXDVRVT3uCveZ14Oa6hIGYz7k ???? New Zealand Travel Vlogs https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6tLJ50jjXDWbn779nv-KOzWwVzJ13Lxz ???? Iceland Vlogs Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6tLJ50jjXDVcl81f-XzQhzUF8u2ivbUI ???? Bali Travel Vlog https://youtu.be/RbiYqgh5UAM ???? Recorded using any of these cameras: Panasonic Lumix G85, Panasonic GX85, Panasonic LX100, DJI Pocket 2, DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Samsung Galaxy ZFold 5, Z Fold 5, Insta360 Go 2, DJI Osmo Action 4, Panasonic Lumix G100, Sony ZV-E10 ???? Audio: Rode VideoMic NTG, Rode VideoMic Go II ???? Graded and edited using Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 16 ???? Outro Music: Edge of the Mind Remix - Gary Wiryawan https://garywiryawan.bandcamp.com/ #microfourthirds #panasonic #lumix #lens #leica #camera #olympus #omd #omsystem #fujifilm #fuji #mft #m43 #photography #video #micro43 #gx85 #g85 #gx9 #x100vi #gh6 #om1 #om5 #gh7 #landscape #travel #tutorial #telephoto #travelphotography #streetphotography #portrait #street #tips #beginners #image #photo #mirrorless #sony #zve10 #g100 #gas #gearacquisitionsyndrome
There is something special about people who choose Micro Four Thirds and this video might change how you see your camera choice.
In this video, I talk about why the Micro Four Thirds community is unique, why so many photographers quietly stay loyal to this system, and what makes M4/3 shooters stand apart from other camera users. This conversation goes deeper than sensor size, megapixels, or the never-ending hype of new popular cameras and lenses. It is about intentional photography, creative freedom, and understanding your priorities as a photographer.
We explore the practical strengths of Micro Four Thirds including small and lightweight camera bodies, compact lenses, everyday carry setups, and image quality that goes far beyond what phones can deliver. I also discuss why the broader camera market often moves toward larger formats, how ecosystem support shapes buying decisions, and why many still prefer full frame or APS-C cameras for long-term upgrades.
More importantly, I highlight the mindset of M43 users. Micro Four Thirds photographers tend to value craft, creativity, portability, and the joy of shooting. They understand how to maximize the strengths of the M43 sensor and create intentional images without obsessing over gear. This video is for anyone who loves photography, whether you shoot Panasonic, Olympus OMD, Lumix G, or are simply curious about M43 cameras and lenses.
If you want to learn more about Micro Four Thirds systems, travel photography, compact gear, or building a lightweight but powerful camera kit, this is for you. I hope this video inspires you to appreciate your own journey, stay intentional with your photography process, and focus on taking meaningful pictures rather than chasing gear or the next big release.
00:00 INTRO
00:40: Why I Love M4/3
01:32: The Problem with M4/3
03:52: How Special is M4/3 and Its Community
Keywords: micro four thirds, m43, photography tips, travel photography, Panasonic Lumix, Olympus OMD, compact cameras, mirrorless cameras, camera comparison, photography community, camera lenses, creative photography, lightweight camera setup, everyday carry camera, best travel camera, portable photography gear.
????️ BECOME A MEMBER ON MY PATREON
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????️ JOIN THE COLLECTIVE GALLERY
https://garyw.website/submitphoto
???? CHECK OUT MY DAILY VLOG CHANNEL
https://www.youtube.com/@GaryDailyYT
???? CHECK OUT MY TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE: https://garyw.website/travelbook
????CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE - Photo Gallery, Courses, Blog
https://garyw.website
???? BUY ME A COFFEE
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/Q9ZX28LPC6TBQ
???? AFFILIATE LINKS - Help my channel by using these links below
???? Alpaka Gear Bags
https://alpakagear.com/GARYW
???? Pixpa Web Builder
https://www.pixpa.com/?via=garyw55
???? TTArtisan 50mm f1.2 lens
https://ttartisan.store/products/ttartisan-50mm-f1-2?ref=nljuqxvo
???? TTArtisan 35mm f1.4 lens
https://ttartisan.store/products/aps-c-35mm-f1-4?ref=nljuqxvo&variant=41835989139618
???? TTArtisan 23mm f1.4 lens
https://ttartisan.myshopify.com/products/aps-c-23mm-f1-4-black
???? Japan Travel Photography Vlog Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6tLJ50jjXDXdX64A3Tej2xgsJ8E_jz38
???? Everyday Photography Vlog Playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6tLJ50jjXDVACC2pXCR5lK5I4VIbCs3T
???? Labuan Bajo Photography Vlog Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6tLJ50jjXDXUjOUwiCM6cPXQLG11RNko
???? US Photography Vlog
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6tLJ50jjXDVRVT3uCveZ14Oa6hIGYz7k
???? New Zealand Travel Vlogs
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6tLJ50jjXDWbn779nv-KOzWwVzJ13Lxz
???? Iceland Vlogs Playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6tLJ50jjXDVcl81f-XzQhzUF8u2ivbUI
???? Bali Travel Vlog
https://youtu.be/RbiYqgh5UAM
???? Recorded using any of these cameras: Panasonic Lumix G85, Panasonic GX85, Panasonic LX100, DJI Pocket 2, DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Samsung Galaxy ZFold 5, Z Fold 5, Insta360 Go 2, DJI Osmo Action 4, Panasonic Lumix G100, Sony ZV-E10
???? Audio: Rode VideoMic NTG, Rode VideoMic Go II
???? Graded and edited using Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 16
???? Outro Music: Edge of the Mind Remix - Gary Wiryawan
https://garywiryawan.bandcamp.com/
#microfourthirds #panasonic #lumix #lens #leica #camera #olympus #omd #omsystem #fujifilm #fuji #mft #m43 #photography #video #micro43 #gx85 #g85 #gx9 #x100vi #gh6 #om1 #om5 #gh7 #landscape #travel #tutorial #telephoto #travelphotography #streetphotography #portrait #street #tips #beginners #image #photo #mirrorless #sony #zve10 #g100 #gas #gearacquisitionsyndrome
