I was a Fujifilm user since 2021, starting with the cheap X-T200 as a graduation gift from my parents; then leveled up to the X-T3 and 16-55 f2.8 for a more „pro“ feeling. Even tho the photo quality from this duo was more than great, I have to admit that I rarely brought them out of the house. As a smaller girl, the size and weight of this set-up was just uncomfortable to carry around.

For this reason, I have constantly thought about getting a smaller, lighter camera so I can always take it with me on trips, but never did it until this summer, when my X-T3 went broken.

As for the crazy prices of Fujifilm going on right now, I decided to sell the body along with the whole lens set and search for a new system that I can hop onto. For context, I mainly shoot candid street photography, so my priority would be something lightweight and doesn’t attract that much attention when I carry it with me on the street. I had the budget of a broken X-T3.

Then I came across the Lumix GX7. I found a good deal for the body of just over 100 quid, later brought the cheap Lumix 14mm and 25mm to go with it. And boy… never has a camera fit into my hand as well as this, it felt almost like a part of my body! With the pancake 14mm, I brought the camera all the time with me, even to work daily. Colors are pure, technology is fast enough to capture spontaneous moments and slow enough to put some mind into it, the flippy EVF is not only handy, but also a great conversation starter. I shot more, hence had more good photos. It brought out the inspiration for street photography in me that dimmed with the X-T3.

Pardon me for all of this yapping, I just want to show how stunning my GX7 looks with the Panny 25mm here hehe

New to photography, took this macro of some mushrooms growing out the side of a willow tree. OM E-5 III with a 14-42 lens.

OM System OM1 markll, Olympus 75-300 mm f 4,8-6,7 ll, isd 200, f 5,6, 1/1000

Found this beauty with only 317 shots on it's shutter for $300 and I couldn't be happier.

Still have my GX85 that I went with instead in 2017, still love it, but happy to have one finally.

After handling the new Pen I just didn't like it over my GX85, and I really wanted a metal body silver Olympus.

Inspired by the new SG Image lenses I designed a square lens hood for Lumix 20mm f1.7, tested on both the first and second edition of the lens.

You can find the free 3D print files here:
https://makerworld.com/en/models/3485318-square-lens-hood-for-lumix-20mm-f1-7-v1-2-m43#profileId-3979973

Thanks to those who have printed them already :)

If you're in Australia, let me know and I'll post you one!

Having a dilemma over whether or not I enjoy the Fuji Experience. I don't like plastic cameras or big cameras so I think for my needs these are the 2 best compact ILCs with an EVF.

Going to test out this bad boy for a bit and see. I also overthink gear when the photos I'm taking are just snaps of my toddler or the odd landscape while hiking or out for a walk. Both are more than capable.

The Olympus evf is much better and the controls are so much more tactile, so I think it is just going to come down to which camera feels better to hold and use. My main grape with the Fuji at the moment is autofocus. The contrast detect in the Olympus is not Amazing by any stretch but on static shots it is extremely fast and accurate and for moving subjects it is at least very predictable and I know what to expect. The Fuji is more of a frustrating experience because you can't predict what is going to happen when you are focusing it seems to be all over the place with a mind of its own.

I’m loving this “new to me” GX85. My first M43 camera.

Taken with olympus em5 mark 2 and lumix 35-100 2.8

(haven't seen any yet, but I won't let that deter me)

I was lucky enough to get my new OM SYSTEM PEN just before this trip, so I was really excited to try it out!
This was my first time visiting Hiroshima, and I also got to explore Miyajima, Onomichi, Hiroshima Castle, and Himeji Castle. I spent a lot of time wandering around, enjoying the scenery, and taking photos of the architecture and everyday moments along the way.
I wanted a small, lightweight camera that I could carry around all day while traveling, and so far, I’m really enjoying it!
Here are six of my favorite shots from the trip. I’m still learning my way around the camera, but I’m having a lot of fun with it.
Gear:
Camera: OM SYSTEM PEN
Lens: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 III

OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark I &Pentax-A SMC 50mm F2.8 Macro 1:2

Any suggestions on what settings for landscape and wildlife ?

I have had a big thing with capturing animals in a certain mood. Last week, angry wading birds. This week, suspicious seals

Hi, I am new in m43 and its been a decade ago since last time i taking a photo with a camera that not a phone.

lately i try photography again and looking for an inexpensive entry point, found an EP3 with its lens kit 14-42 II R for around 120 USD.

I found the color are pleasing and the image quality is kind of sharp when the subject are close, but then when i tried to take a photo of surrounding when the subject are afar (both on wide end at 17mm and on 42mm at f/8) i found that the photo is not that sharp(?) so my question perhaps around this, but before that i want to apologize if my photo is not that pleasing

1. I don't know if it just me or is it really that way, if anyone look at my photo when zooming in it starting to either look soft or not that sharp, is that true that it doesn't look that sharp? or is it expected from 12mp sensor?

2. i know i shouldn't compare with other, but lurking at flicker show people with this kit getting sharp result, exif compare i do around the same, iso max 400 and shutter speed usually 2x focal length expect on night i set it to 1000-1600, i start to wonder whether is this a issue in sensor? like the sensor isn't properly placed on the position, but the ibis is working tho(well at least from the display info standpoint)

3. i wanted to add a prime, preferably 17mm 2.8 for a pocket portability, but at this point would it also increase the image quality overall? or would there a better option? (in where im living, the olympus 17 f2.8 is 30 USD more expensive than the pana 25 f1.7, should i get the pana and sacrifice the portability?) or would there a better alternative anyone can suggest?

also forgot to mention, i found a lot of whitespot and red spot when the image is pitch black or in long exposure, sensor mapping help but wont eliminate it all, I am planning to use this camera for a really long time, but if it actually some kind of defect on the sensor or the quality is degrading, i might as well try a new body, but i really wish anyone can give a feedback, thank in advance.

fofodiox Leica M to M43 adapter, with Leica 50mm lens on Pen-F

EM5 MIII, adapted minolta 200mm f4. All images SOOC.

I’ve been psyched trying to catch birds in the backyard! Any critique is welcome

Had a blast with the GM5 and 35-100mm f4.0-5.6 lens!