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I’m a camera expert, but I'm still surprised by the compact and retro camera designs on Japan's best-selling camera list
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
TRENDS A major camera retailer in Japan has just shared a year's worth of top cameras, and several on the list are surprising

The best Micro Four Thirds lenses for Olympus / OM System and Panasonic cameras in 2026
By James Artaius last updated
UPDATED We round up the best Micro Four Thirds lenses, including primes, ultra-wide angles and super-telephotos

Best lenses for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV in 2026: ideal lenses for this beautiful retro camera
By Rod Lawton last updated
Buying guide We name the best lenses for the Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV, weighing up cost, convenience and quality

This macro photographer uses a technique you need to try – 32 images later, he revealed extraordinary hidden detail now recognized in prestigious close-up photo challenge
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS A strong macro image thrives on showcasing details invisible to the naked eye – and this photographer achieved exactly that, earning a Finalist spot with 'Parasite'

I got to shoot the Milky Way with the new OM System OM-3 Astro camera, and here's what I found out about this limited-edition specially-modified camera
By Josh Dury published
This modified camera is designed to get you better astrophotography shots of nebulae and other deep-space objects

This award-winning, upside-down photo of a color-changing spider ambushing a bee relied on an unusual camera feature: A tilting LCD screen
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS 'Bee Meal' offers insight into a hidden macro world, where spiders change colors to match their surroundings – all to optimize the hunt, captured on a Micro Four Thirds camera

These two compact cameras are quite different – yet both have been Japan's most popular budget models for months
By Kim Bunermann published
NEWS The Kodak Pixpro FZ55 and C1 continue to top Japan's best-seller lists – but their popularity comes down to very different strengths

OM System’s new infared mirrorless camera can see what human eyes can’t. The OM-1 Mark II IR just launched in Japan for use in research and industry
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
IR OM System has announced an infrared variant of the OM-1 Mark II, but only in Japan and only for business users

OM System is no longer owned by a holdings company as CEO takes over ownership. What does that mean for photographers?
By Hillary K. Grigonis published
NEWS OM System is no longer owned by a holdings company, as the CEO, who has spent more than 30 years with the company, takes majority ownership
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