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			<title>The impossible comparison: Hasselblad 907X 100C vs. Olympus EPL6 by George Holden</title>
			<link>http://www.personal-view.com/news/articles/the-impossible-comparison-hasselblad-907x-100c-vs-olympus-epl6-by-george-holden</link>
			<description><![CDATA[George Holden made the impossible comparison between the Hasselblad 907X 100C vs. Olympus EPL6: The Luxury vs. Bargain Metaphor: Shooting with the Hasselblad is compared to a high-end designer store experience, while the Olympus EPL6 is like hunting for treasures in a “bargain bin” at TK Maxx. Shared Aspect Ratio: Despite the massive price gap,…]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:17:19 UTC</pubDate>
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			<title>George Holden: This MFT Camera Finally Nails The Kodachrome Film Look</title>
			<link>http://www.personal-view.com/news/articles/george-holden-this-mft-camera-finally-nails-the-kodachrome-film-look</link>
			<description><![CDATA[George writes: Following testing the Kodachrome JPEG recipe on the Olympus PEN F, I wanted to create a Kodachrome preset to use on other micro four thirds mount cameras from Olympus, OM-System and Lumix. So, in this video, we’re going to test this preset on 3 different cameras to see the results.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:44:42 UTC</pubDate>
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			<title>In 2026, OM SYSTEM will celebrate its 90th anniversary of OM camera manufacturing!</title>
			<link>http://www.personal-view.com/news/articles/in-2026-om-system-will-celebrate-its-90th-anniversary-of-om-camera-manufacturing</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In a recent press release Olympus Japan stated that 2026 will mark the 90th anniversary of the OM camera manufacturing. Hard to believe they would not honor this with a launch of a new camera. Maybe a new OM-10V which certainly is needed but also certainly not as exciting as new flagship model. So let’s…]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:02:48 UTC</pubDate>
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			<title>What could be coming in 2026 from Olympus?</title>
			<link>http://www.personal-view.com/news/articles/what-could-be-coming-in-2026-from-olympus</link>
			<description><![CDATA[2026 marks the 90th anniversary of the OM camera lineage. With that milestone, enthusiasts expect OM System (formerly Olympus) to mark the occasion with new cameras across mirrorless and rugged compact lines. Below is a curated roundup of credible rumors and informed expectations. Note: details are unconfirmed until officially announced. Entry-Level OM (E‑M10 Series Successor,…]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:09:58 UTC</pubDate>
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			<title>The 2025 Hybrid Mirrorless Camera Rankings</title>
			<link>http://www.personal-view.com/news/articles/the-2025-hybrid-mirrorless-camera-rankings</link>
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As another year draws to a close here are EOSHD’s official observations on the camera market for 2025, new vs used.
And which cameras for both stills and cinema stood out for value for money in 2025?
It’s making more and more sense to buy a used camera, and leave the new stuff on the shop shelf.
That said, 2025 has seen some exciting new releases. Canon have got their specs-act together with the EOS R6 Mark III, and Nikon has finally brought RED tech into the mirrorless camera world. How did Sony, Panasonic, Fuji and the rest fare? Read on to find out…
New vs used 2025 (overall winners)

New camera best buys for video

Canon EOS R6 Mark III (new $2900) – 7K RAW and a feature set which builds and improves on the old EOS R5 flagship, little not to like but RF mount lens range is more limited than others
Sony a7 V (new $2900) – 7K sensor readout, good quality oversampled 4K at up to 60fps, 4K/120p mode is 1.5x crop, much less rolling shutter than the predecessor cameras. Price is a little on high-side – sadly don’t expect used prices to come down for a while
Nikon Zr (new $2200) – REDCode / N-RAW for cheap with a wide ranging video spec sheet, it’s the little camera that can
Panasonic S1 II or S1R II (new $3200) – the S1 II is best in low light, the S1R II offers 8K open gate with a resolution advantage – excellent image quality but L-mount might put some off

New camera market image quality chart 2025

Canon EOS R6 Mark III (7K, overall best internal RAW camera)
Sony a1 II (best 8K image)
Panasonic S1R II (best value for money full frame 8K camera)
Panasonic S1 II (best low light camera)
Nikon Zr (REDcode and same sensor as Z6 III)
Nikon Z6 Mark III
Panasonic S1 IIe (best value open gate camera)
Sony a7v (capable, but slower sensor and worse rolling shutter)
Sony FX2 (excellent image, but no better than cheaper a7 IV or a7c II)
Leica SL3-S (value for money isn’t quite there)

Second hand used best-buys


Fujifilm GFX 100 (used $2000+) – People really don’t understand this camera. There’s no need to splash out on Fuji medium format glass – put Minolta MD lenses on there and shoot the IMAX look in 4K 10bit. It’s also one of the best built and best designed cameras of all time – head and shoulders above the smaller GFX 100S ergonomically
Sony a1 (used $3200) – The more the price of the 2021 flagship drops on the used market the more incredible it is. Here we are 5 years later and the image, performance and overall spec lacks for virtually nothing.
Canon EOS R5 (used $1900) – Best spec mirrorless camera on paper, under $2k – 8K RAW for how much?! Also consider – EOS R5C for 8K/60p, active cooling and longer recording times, minus IBIS
Panasonic S1H (used $1200) – Highly capable if you shoot Cinema 24fps – one of the only cameras with an anti-aliasing filter, one of the best 6K images you can get – the current used rate is a steal, and the ergonomics brilliant although heavy
Nikon Z8 (used $2800) – The best overall paper-spec for the money, there’s really very little it can’t do, if you’re a Z-mount user this is the one to get
Fuji X-H2 (used $1300) – The only camera remotely close to $1000 with 8K ProRes, and file-size shrinking variant ProRes LT is very welcome too, spectacular image quality
Sony a7 IV (used $1300) – Sony’s 2021 “basic model” offers FX2 level image quality for cheap, with great AF and wide ranging feature set for hybrid users

Bargains:

Panasonic S9 (used $900) – it’s practically an S1H, in a tiny small form factor, mega cheap – although some will miss the EVF and mechanical shutter of the S5 II, the image is excellent and real-time LUTs allow for some incredible colour science / colour processing in-camera
Sony a9 (used $1200) – the cheapest stacked sensor full frame camera with excellent rec.709 4K (NO S-LOG!)
Sony a7 III (used $900) – the best all-round full frame camera under $1k for most people
Nikon Z6 (used $700) – the best value for money 4K full frame camera for 24/30p without a crop

Used camera tiers (pre-2025)

S tier

Fujifilm GFX 100 ($2300) – 44x33mm sensor with no crop in 4K, excellent codec, colour science and image processing, stills quality beats all others
Panasonic S1H ($1100) – best value for money Netflix approved open gate full frame camera and excellent in low light
Fujifilm X-H2 ($1200) – best value for money 8K ProRes camera (APS-C)
Sigma Fp-L ($1300) – an excellent left-field choice for cinematic visuals, thanks to full frame 60mp sensor, pixel binned 4K at full frame but oversampling at 1.3x crop, uncompressed Cinema DNG 4K, superior sensor to original Fp
Canon EOS R5 ($2000) – excellent value for money, the video quality has not been significantly bettered by any of the 2025 cameras or EOS R5 II
Nikon Z8 ($2500) – wants for nothing
Sony FX3 ($3500) – used prices still high, a7s III with same sensor is a cheaper alternative
Sony a7 IV ($1200) – if speed isn’t a priority (i.e 4K/60/120) and you don’t mind higher rolling shutter than the newer cameras, the overall video quality and image quality is excellent and the price is a bargain

A tier

Fujifilm X-T5 ($1100) – excellent codec and 6K, but more limited vs X-H2
Olympus OM-1 ($900) – superb stabilisation, good 4K/60p and lovely handling
Nikon Z6 ($700) – still one of the best all-round 8bit 4K/24p full frame cameras after 7 years
Sony a7 III ($800) – image still holds up
Fujifilm X-T4 ($800) – excellent value, with very good low light 26mp sensor and superior video feature-set vs more expensive X-Pro3
Panasonic GH5S ($600) – the best Micro Four Thirds camera for low light shooting

B tier

Fujifilm X-T3 ($600) – still great 4K/60p 10bit but aging, X-T4 has IBIS
Panasonic GH5 ($500) – still a great image and feature-set, however lacks open gate / phase-detect AF and RealTime LUTs
Olympus E-M1X ($600) – a real dark horse, similar sensor to GH5, however has phase-detect AF, great 4K OM-LOG and outstandling stabilisation. A real bargain
Fuji X-H1 ($500) – outstanding value for money 4K camera with LOG and Fuji’s highly rated film simulations

C tier

Samsung NX1 ($500) – image still stands up but only 8bit and lacking modern features like LOG, LUTs and IBIS
5D Mark III with Magic Lantern 3.5K RAW Video ($400) – with the hack, the Cinema DNG raw image is incredibly good, but it’s a very old DSLR
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera OG ($400) – one of the best 1080p cameras and cheap

The post The 2025 Hybrid Mirrorless Camera Rankings appeared first on EOSHD.com - Filmmaking Gear and Camera Reviews.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 19:46:18 UTC</pubDate>
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			<title>Surprising Trend: Olympus E-P7 Interest Is Higher Now Than Five Years Ago!</title>
			<link>http://www.personal-view.com/news/articles/surprising-trend-olympus-ep7-interest-is-higher-now-than-five-years-ago</link>
			<description><![CDATA[If you analyze Google Trends, you’ll notice that interest in the Olympus E-P7 is actually higher now than it was five years ago. This renewed attention is largely driven by Asian markets, where the camera is still selling strongly. The exact reason isn’t entirely clear, but it’s relatively affordable, packed with features, and—at least in…]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:49:54 UTC</pubDate>
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			<title>Robin Wong: This Legendary Olympus Lens Shoots Epic Portraits</title>
			<link>http://www.personal-view.com/news/articles/robin-wong-this-legendary-olympus-lens-shoots-epic-portraits</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Robin Wong explores the Olympus Zuiko Digital 50mm F2 Macro lens, showcasing its capabilities as both a macro and portrait lens. He demonstrates this lens’s performance when mounted on the OM System OM-1 body, particularly highlighting shooting portraits. Key Points Overview of the Olympus 50mm F2 Macro: Celebrated for its dual functionality as a macro…]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:29:39 UTC</pubDate>
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			<title>The Olympus OM-1 goes full frame OM</title>
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Olympus never gave us a digital full frame camera. It’s one of the biggest regrets of the camera industry. However they did leave us with this… the final Olympus Micro Four Thirds camera.
I have just fitted a Metabones Speed Booster with Olympus OM SLR lenses to my OM-1, be it video or stills, this camera is not just underrated but a powerhouse of good design and good images.
Here is my tribute to the final camera to bear the Olympus badge.
I have two Metabones Speed Boosters with Canon EF mount.
Turns out EF is a good choice. All of Olympus OM SLR lenses, M42, Nikon F and Contax Yashica adapt to EOS although I do miss my Minolta MD and Canon FD lenses on this adapter, the look of the OM lenses on this is fantastic. Caldwell Optics + some of the best vintage Japanese glass ever made.
The Metabones adapters are a tight fit on the OM-1. Be sure to apply protective tape below the EVF on the lens mount side as the thick barrel of the adapter scrapes flush with the camera housing when attaching. Once it’s on though, you get to keep it there – and have your pick of a range of vintage lenses that knock the sterile modern stuff for six.
The OM-1 appears to automatically detect the focal length of adapted manual focus vintage lenses. It doesn’t have the usual entry in the menus to add a focal length for a non-CPU lens like on Panasonic, Sony or Nikon cameras. At least I haven’t found it.
Either way, it works extremely well.
Let me make this clear… the OM-1 still in 2025 has the best IBIS on the market.
It has a much better EVF than the previous Olympus flagship, the E-M1X – although the latter handles like a mini pro DSLR or Canon 1D, which in itself is rather nice. You’ll also notice a design nod to the first Pentax full frame prototype DSLR of 2000, which was never released – just like the Olympus digital full frame camera.
The ergonomics of the OM-1 are truly exceptional. Although it’s an incredibly small camera it doesn’t handle like one somehow.
Do you know that feeling when using a camera, of a workspace? The camera is your office. You sit at the work desk of the Canon EOS R5 for example and it is smooth, slick and professional, it feels optimised and refined, but lacks that extra bit of interest or charm. The workspace of the OM-1 is tactile, smooth, deeply immersive, responsive and actually rather charming too.
This compares better than any other Micro Four Thirds camera ever made. The Olympus PEN-F digital for example although it looks pretty, has a workspace which is stiffer, slower, cheaper and more consumer. The E-M1 II and E-M1X feel more dated, especially the menus. The Panasonic GH6 has a workspace that is direct, utilitarian, but too computer-like and not really quite ‘camera’ enough whereas the OM-1 nails every aspect of what it’s like to shoot with.
The OM lenses are a perfect match for it too.
In the analogue OM days, the Zuiko OM System glass was all very well regarded for small size and superb optics. Maybe not the last word in sharpness but all had character and a nice look wide open, with very good colour and contrast. The mounting system is excellent and the OM to EOS adapters feel better made than, say, Contax Yashica mount to EOS. The locking pins are on the side of the OM lens barrel so the thin adapter doesn’t need to do much. No fiddly latch or locking lever required.
There is however a rather nice little lever on the back of the OM-1 can be configured to switch instantly between stills and video mode.
The 10bit footage in OM-LOG is a bit sharper than the 8bit material, but you can only use the Olympus colour styles in 8bit H.264. For 10bit H.265 the options are only OM-LOG and Hybrid LOG Gamma. DCI 4K up to 60fps with no crop from a stacked sensor rounds out a very capable filmmaking spec.
For stills the Olympus colour is superb and really satisfying to shoot with, it nails white balance every time as well.
So to the 0.71x Speed Booster, and my OM 28mm F2.0 becomes a 20mm F1.4, and the sensor is a 2x crop – so you end up with a 40mm field of view 35mm equivalent. This is pretty versatile and you have less distortion and sharper corners than with this same lens on full frame. My OM 24mm F2.0 becomes a 35mm equivalent wide angle (math is 24*0.71 = 17mm * 2 = 34 mm).
You can also get an 0.64x Speed Booster from Metabones but I don’t recommend using it with the OM-1. It fits my Panasonic GH5S but the optics go very far into the lens mount, the risk of hitting the shutter casing is pretty much 100% with the OM-1, so the 0.71x adapter is the sweet spot.
Speaking of the GH5S…
This has a larger than Micro Four Thirds sensor, it’s wider. The crop factor is 1.86x. So combined with the even wider 0.64x Speed Booster XL adapter, you’re getting very close to full frame on this, and the low light performance is just incredible with it.
24mm * 0.64 = 15.36 mm
Multiply that by the 1.86x crop factor and you get a 28mm equivalent. Therefore the GH5S can be made to perform like an APS-H 1.3x crop sensor camera!
The gain in aperture is significant too, an F1.2 lens turns into an F0.76.
If this doesn’t give you a sign that there’s still a future for the Micro Four Thirds format, I don’t know what will. There are times when I do find myself shooting more creatively with a camera like the OM-1 or GH5S than something like the usual Sony a7 series, or Canon EOS R mount camera.
And there is definitely a size and weight difference, with Micro Four Thirds telephoto lenses that difference is even more.
So hats off to Olympus. It’s a beautiful camera. Your engineers didn’t deserve the P45 you so cruelly handed out to cut a few 0.1% costs off your annual expenses.
This is what happens when an accountant turns gatekeeper of the arts and of engineering.
Sad isn’t it?
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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:40:43 UTC</pubDate>
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			<title>November data: Here are the best-selling cameras and lenses on the Japanese market.</title>
			<link>http://www.personal-view.com/news/articles/november-data-here-are-the-bestselling-cameras-and-lenses-on-the-japanese-market</link>
			<description><![CDATA[BCN tracks roughly 50% of Japan’s retail camera sales. These were the best-selling models in November and once more the Olympus E-P7 proves to be a hotseller! Best selling system cameras: Canon EOS R10 RF-S18-150 IS STM Lens Kit — BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama, Fotokoch, Foto Erhardt, Calumet, Clifton Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II Double Zoom Lens…]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 13:36:21 UTC</pubDate>
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			<title>OM 40-150mm lens review by Robin Wong</title>
			<link>http://www.personal-view.com/news/articles/om-40150mm-lens-review-by-robin-wong</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In his latest video, Robin Wong proves that you don’t need high-end gear to capture professional-looking images. Shooting a mini concert from the audience with the compact Olympus OM-D E-M10 and the budget-friendly Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4-5.6 R, he delivered sharp, vibrant, and emotionally powerful photos — even in challenging low-light conditions. The…]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:14:14 UTC</pubDate>
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			<title>Why George Holden loves the PEN-F and doesn’t like the “superior” Sony A9III</title>
			<link>http://www.personal-view.com/news/articles/why-george-holden-loves-the-penf-and-doesn’t-like-the-“superior”-sony-a9iii</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Can a camera really make you a better street photographer? George Holden explored this question in a recent video, and his answer might surprise you. While high-end gear can help refine your technical skills, it won’t necessarily improve your ability to spot great moments on the street. He compared the Olympus Pen F to the…]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:48:03 UTC</pubDate>
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			<title>What next for Micro Four Thirds?</title>
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The Panasonic GH7 I believe to be the final model, but the second hand value of some Micro Four Thirds cameras has been on the increase. Could the system still find it’s way to co-exist with a legion of cheap and small full frame cameras, or is it game over?
One of the most underrated cameras of today is the final Olympus MFT model, the OM-1. This was in development by Olympus before they withdrew from the business and sold out to the Japanese investment company behind the new OM System branding. So it’s an Olympus flagship through-and-through, and what a tragedy we never got to see a full frame Olympus camera!
But the OM-1 is competitive with the Sony a1 in many ways, and actually in some ways better and more feature-rich. The in-body stabilisation on this camera has never been bettered by anything else (although the Nikon Z f comes close).

The OM-1 can be picked up cheap these days, but actually some of the Micro Four Thirds cameras have been steadily on the rise. The Panasonic GX9, GX8 and GX80 to name but a few – the rangefinder style small-as-possible mirrorless cameras are in fashion. Interestingly the more video-orientated models like the GH5 and GH6 have seen the opposite trend – a complete collapse in value, as so much of the pro video market has since moved on to full frame.
OM-System has been recycling the guts of the OM-1 and E-M5 Mark III for a few years now, but they haven’t done new silicon or significant performance upgrades. Panasonic on the other-hand has brought new sensors and processors to the table, and the GH7 feels like a great swan-song.
But the future of Micro Four Thirds isn’t in video.
If it rises again, it’ll be because of the demand for smaller and smaller cameras and fast lenses. Something the Canon RF system for example really fails to deliver on.
I really enjoy my Panasonic GX80 with Kern Switar 26mm F1.1 c-mount lens, the look and form factor is unique and it feels like such a well put together piece of kit. The OM-1 feels like such a nice ergonomic all-rounder, with incredible performance – even though the video quality isn’t up to the same standard as the Panasonic GH7 or G9 Mark II.

The latter has seen some pretty dramatic price cuts, as Panasonic struggles to shift them. Putting a Micro Four Thirds sensor in the body of an S5 Mark II was always going to be a strange choice, as what gives Micro Four Thirds its unique selling point is that it isn’t just trying to be a cheaper full frame system camera, it’s a different kind of tool. They particularly excel at telephoto photography and video, wildlife, sports, and lightweight small zoom lenses compared to their massive full frame equivalents.
Typically for Panasonic the G9 II which has now been cut to 1399 euros, is a really nice spec – especially for filmmakers as it’s basically a GH7 in many ways, with 4K 120fps and a great codec. But if Panasonic had put the guts of this camera in a GX9 style rangefinder-esq. body it would have FLOWN off the shelves. It really puzzles me why they didn’t. Equally, had the GH7 dropped the SLR-style form factor for a slimmer Sony FX3 style more modular square design, it would have helped it capture some of the zeitgeist in video land.
There’s only really one deciding factor now in the future of the format, and that’s Panasonic.
Do they continue it, find a new direction, capitalise on the demand that older models show is still there, or call it quits and throw ALL their weight behind L-mount?
If Panasonic updated the little GM5, with a better EVF and latest sensor, perhaps refreshed the GX9 to make it higher-end and more current, with the latest G9 II tech and video features, then also get innovative with a third model that we’ve never seen before – perhaps a miniature Leica M-clone with rangefinder window, or a tiny Nikon S rangefinder style body full of metal with retro appeal, or even a little Hasselblad medium format camera replica with the G9 II sensor, Micro Four Thirds would capture the imagination again.
Photographers would be all over it, and documentary filmmakers would love a Super 16mm format camera with a pistol grip, Digital Bolex style and RAW codec.
Come on Pana…
Show some imagination and keep the Micro Four Thirds show on the road!
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			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 16:44:30 UTC</pubDate>
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			<title>Interview with OM System at the 2025 Paris Photo Show</title>
			<link>http://www.personal-view.com/news/articles/interview-with-om-system-at-the-2025-paris-photo-show</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Phototrend had a chat with Thierry Bourque , product specialist and training manager at OM Digital Solutions. About the financial situation he says: OM Digital Solutions is still on track and in line with its growth prospects. Following the acquisition by JIP , there is more fresh money for R&amp;D, while preserving Olympus’ heritage and…]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:57:48 UTC</pubDate>
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			<title>Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO Review by Chris Baitson: “sharp and versatile”</title>
			<link>http://www.personal-view.com/news/articles/olympus-40150mm-f28-pro-review-by-chris-baitson-“sharp-and-versatile”</link>
			<description><![CDATA[Chris Baitson tested the OM 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO lens you can get for $1499 at BHphoto and Amazon. His conclusion in shot: The OM System/Olympus 40–150mm f/2.8 PRO is a sharp, versatile 80–300mm-equivalent zoom with a fast constant aperture—great reach, low-light and subject separation, clearly outperforming the cheaper 40–150mm kit.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:01:52 UTC</pubDate>
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			<title>Robin Wong review of the Olympus E-PM2</title>
			<link>http://www.personal-view.com/news/articles/robin-wong-review-of-the-olympus-epm2</link>
			<description><![CDATA[In his latest video, Robin Wong revisits the Olympus PEN Mini E-PM2 and shows why it’s still a joy to shoot with for street photography. Ultra compact and lightweight: Easily fits in a pocket or small bag, yet feels solid thanks to a metal-reinforced build. Great colors and image quality: The 16MP Micro Four Thirds…]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:49:07 UTC</pubDate>
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