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What Else MUST Micro Four Thirds Do in 2025?

Feb 6, 2025

The hosts delve into the future of Micro Four Thirds technology amid the new OM System OM-3 release. They discuss the challenges and innovations required for the system, emphasizing compact designs and better sensor performance. There's also a humorous reflection on childhood sports experiences, alongside a critique of the stagnation in firmware updates. The conversation touches on Kodak's resale challenges and Canon's market position, while reminiscing about gaming nostalgia and the charming return of compact cameras, sparking a lively debate on the evolving photography landscape.

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Quick takeaways

The hosts humorously reflect on their non-athletic school experiences, showcasing how geek culture often replaces traditional sports competition.

Discussion centers on the need for Micro Four Thirds to innovate with lightweight, high-performance cameras that combine vintage aesthetics and modern functions.

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Podcast Introduction and Personal Anecdotes

The hosts share a lighthearted discussion about their experiences with sports during their junior high and high school years, where humor and nostalgia take center stage. One host amusingly reflects on their skills in games like Dungeons and Dragons and Magic the Gathering, rather than traditional sports, highlighting the non-athletic competition often found in geek culture. The conversation brings laughter as they reminisce about awkward attempts at sports, revealing personal anecdotes that connect them and engage the audience. This segment sets a laid-back tone for further discussions in the episode.

Intro

1min

Athletic Anecdotes: Growing Pains and Sports

4min

Advancements in Photography and Leadership Challenges

10min

Cameras, Drones, and Keyboards

12min

Kodak and Canon: Industry Challenges and Strategies

13min

The Future of Micro Four Thirds

17min

Frustrations in Firmware and New Interests

4min

Gaming Nostalgia and Camera Comebacks

9min

Camera Systems and Lenses Explored

21min

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This week on The PetaPixel Podcast, the team catches up on a huge pile of news and dives into a discussion on what Micro Four Thirds still needs to do in 2025 even with the release of the new OM System OM-3.

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