Opinion
SUMMARY
Initially recommending only full-frame cameras for serious wildlife photography, an educator has reversed their opinion after testing OM System's Micro Four Thirds (MFT) equipment. Despite concerns about smaller sensors leading to lower resolution and more noise, the MFT system's significant weight savings and the effective telephoto reach provided by the 2x crop factor proved advantageous. The educator found the OM System OM-1 Mark II and various M.Zuiko lenses manageable for extended shoots, even noting that MFT lenses are generally smaller and lighter than comparable full-frame options.
TAKEAWAYS
An educator initially dismissed Micro Four Thirds (MFT) for wildlife photography but later found it viable.
MFT systems offer significant weight savings compared to full-frame cameras and lenses.
The 2x crop factor on MFT cameras provides extended effective focal length for wildlife.
Despite potential image quality trade-offs, MFT's portability benefits wildlife photographers.