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Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV with M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ zoom lens
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

Buying guide
A cluster of shield bug eggs parasitised by the wasp Trissolcus semistriatus, with one adult emerged and others developing inside the unopened eggs. Photographed in Solingen, Germany
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'

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OM System OM-3 Astro camera
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

Astrophotography
A flower crab spider (Thomisus onustus) feeding on a bee on a flower in Crete, Greece
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

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Kodak FZ55 and Kodak Pixpro C1 being held in a man's hands
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

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The OM System OM-1 Mark II IR is a camera used for infrared photography
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

IR
OM System OM-5
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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Olympus PEN-F (2016) sitting on a photography book, surrounded by lenses and a lens cap
10 years ago, the Olympus PEN-F came close to Leica luxury. An update could transform the camera industry

By James Artaius last updated

OPINION The cult classic Olympus PEN-F has been fetishized for 10 years. Could an update change the course of the camera business?

OPINION
The Olympus PEN E-P7 side by side next to an Olympus PEN-F on a wooden surface against a purple background
The beloved retro Olympus PEN isn't dead! Interview hints that OM System "plans to launch a new PEN series"

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

OM SYSTEM During an interview, OM System has hinted that a new PEN series camera is coming

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Sony A7C II digital camera
Age is relative: This older, smaller, and more affordable full-frame mirrorless is still topping charts at a retailer in Japan

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

TRENDS The Sony A7C II is a 2023 launch, but the compact mirrorless camera is beating out even the new Sony A7 V at one retailer in Japan

TRENDS
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