Channel Title: Micro Four Nerds Channel Description: Helping photographers to kick butt, no matter what gear they have. Business Enquiries: hi@microfournerds.com <video> GM1 vs Pentax Q - which is the BEST tiniest camera? Description: The Lumix GM1 vs Pentax Q tiny everyday camera battle! Which do you prefer? 👉 Head to https://www.squarespace.com/microfournerds to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain 🫶 ❤️ "A Photographer's Guide To Video" Workshop. Watch the first 3 lessons for free! : https://geni.us/KcBbSF0 ❤️ My Photo Presets: https://geni.us/IMhSeVl 📸 Download my "Streetwise" preset/LUT for FREE here! https://geni.us/Aq8g 🎥 My Pentax Q video: https://youtu.be/reh5W20uxtw?si=r-EL7OkRSiuTv_Ap 🎥 My GM1 video: https://youtu.be/gQVgVw96NnY?si=xzao-yhlBFqiV2c1 Timestamps:- 00:00 basic comparisons 02:00 what about lenses? 03:00 fun colours 03:50 image quality examples and side by side 1 04:55 usability 05:35 quickfire thoughts 06:42 low light comparisons 07:24 bells and whistles 08:28 which do I think is best? 09:48 versatility #edccamera #edccommunity #tinycamera ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ (Some links in the description are affiliate links. If you choose to buy using them, I get a small commission at no cost to you.) ▶︎ My Instagram is @emilymaylowrey : http://geni.us/iEGHxrQ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ 🤓 Nerds Facebook Group: http://geni.us/G0iUofA </video> <video> BRUTALLY Ranking Micro Four Thirds Lenses Description: Micro Four Thirds Lens tier list! Let's GOOOO! ★ Check out MPB here! MPB UK: https://geni.us/ST2V MPB US: https://geni.us/STZ48b5 MPB EU: https://geni.us/dOkLk0z ❤️ Check out my photo presets here: https://www.microfournerds.com/lightroom-presets 🫶 Huge thanks to everyone who submitted images for this video! Join the Mailing List Squad here to be featured in future videos and exclusive content: https://geni.us/fofrzA 🎥 watch next: M43 camera tier list: https://youtu.be/WqcjKrE8JKQ?si=YyXbrU80jM6NVa1d timestamps: 00:00 how it works 00:41 stock lenses showdown! 05:31 prime lenses (up to 25mm) 12:18 prime lenses (beyond 25mm) 13:43 check out MPB 14:42 prime lenses continued 15:12 ultra-wide variable lenses 18:15 zooms, super-zooms, long primes 23:51 weird lenses 24:51 cine and specialist lenses #microfourthirds ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ (Some links in the description are affiliate links. If you choose to buy using them, I get a small commission at no cost to you.) ▶︎ My Instagram is @emilymaylowrey : http://geni.us/iEGHxrQ </video> <video> Sick of paying monthly?! BEST Lightroom alternatives for 2025 Description: Check out these best Adobe Lightroom alternatives for 2025. 🎥 Artlist (2 extra Months For Free!): https://geni.us/Ha67B Music for all your projects, SFX, and Ai voiceovers! 👉 My photo presets/LUTs: https://geni.us/IMhXLdh Software mentioned:- Darktable: https://geni.us/omF30xY RAWtherapee: https://geni.us/oX8Zo OM Workspace: https://geni.us/IYml Capture One Pro: https://geni.us/d75XD Luminar Neo: use code NERDS for money off: https://geni.us/jZ2jZrX ON1 Photo RAW: https://geni.us/GNCo2y -- I have a code EMILY20 for money off, but can't be combined with any other existing offers. timestamps: intro: 00:00 01:00 free no. 3 02:10 free no. 2 02:59 free no. 1 05:10 paid for no. 3 06:53 paid for no. 2 09:36 Artlist 11:05 best paid for option in 2025 #lightroom #photoediting ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ☕️ You can buy me a coffee/leave me a tip here: https://ko-fi.com/microfournerds (Some links in the description are affiliate links. If you choose to buy using them, I get a small commission at no cost to you.) ▶︎ My Instagram is @emilymaylowrey : http://geni.us/iEGHxrQ </video> <video> 999 photos with my favourite tiny camera Description: Is the Lumix GM5 still the best ultra-small EDC camera after 999 more photos? 👉 Head to https://www.squarespace.com/microfournerds to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain 🫶 🙌 check out Tom's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@TomCalton ❤️ Join the Mailing List Squad and get instant access to the Tokyo vlog: https://www.microfournerds.com/mailinglist ❤️ My Photo Presets: https://geni.us/IMhSeVl 📸 Download my "Streetwise" preset/LUT for FREE here! https://geni.us/Aq8g 🎥 My original review of the GM5: https://youtu.be/YLgNKAgF7DU?si=EsYWZU0_HiNPhuSX 🎥 Cheaper Lumix alternatives to the GM5: https://youtu.be/boLQhQ5X4ZU?si=AOORJc62OpU7bvjf #microfourthirds #lumix timestamps:- 00:00 why the GM5 00:44 the types of EDC camera 01:35 "small-ish" vs "properly pocketable" 02:22 things I dislike after 999 photos 03:15 handheld long exposures?! 03:47 what actually is the 999 photo challenge 05:25 big days and small days are all important 06:45 a surprising thing I missed.... 08:13 my mystery guest...! 10:17 the main issue with the GM5 vs others 11:16 try the 999 photo challenge yourself! 11:50 Squarespace ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ (Some links in the description are affiliate links. If you choose to buy using them, I get a small commission at no cost to you.) ▶︎ My Instagram is @emilymaylowrey : http://geni.us/iEGHxrQ </video> <video> Night time long exposure photography with Micro Four Thirds Description: OM SYSTEM offers their best season deals in November and December, including the delightful OM1 and 7-14mm lens I used in this video! Check out the offers here: https://serv.linkster.co/r/31WqOTA3Xx And huge thank you to OM System for sponsoring this week's video. ❤️ "A Photographer's Guide To Video" Workshop. Watch the first 3 lessons for free! : https://geni.us/KcBbSF0 The heated lens sleeve I mentioned: https://geni.us/tg4IqKT ❤️ My Photo Presets: https://geni.us/IMhSeVl 📸 Download my "Streetwise" preset/LUT for FREE here! https://geni.us/Aq8g 🎥 Watch Next! My OM1ii full review: https://youtu.be/tIAPlvCd2Zg?si=w5eXk6N3rHc40Qdr #microfourthirds #omsystem timestamps: 00:00 intro 00:30 star trails location and vs traditional astrophotography 01:22 what equipment I'll be using 02:14 what is Live Composite? How to set it up 04:22 importance of foreground and composition planning 05:50 composition 1 07:12 how to compose for the stars 07:55 composition 2 08:48 why you should shoot a separate foreground image 09:13 composition 3 (banger!) 09:55 what went wrong night one and new plan 11:20 tip on keeping your lens clear at night 11:44 night 2 composition 4 12:41 composition 5 ... change of plan! 13:30 into the city! Composition 1 14:38 composition 2 15:29 composition 3 the wheel! 17:37 wheel composition alternates 18:32 my favourite images! </video> <video> take EPIC daytime long exposure photos with Micro Four Thirds Description: OM SYSTEM offers their best season deals in November and December, including the delightful OM1 and 7-14mm lens I used in this video! Check out the offers here: https://serv.linkster.co/r/31WqOTA3Xx And huge thank you to OM System for sponsoring this week's video. ❤️ My Photo Presets: https://geni.us/IMhSeVl 🎥 Watch Next! Live Composite video: https://youtu.be/D1amKWcUqfk #microfourthirds #omsystem timestamps: 00:22 what is live ND and how? 02:05 creative ways to use Live ND 02:26 composition 1 04:48 composition 2 07:12 Live Composite mode vs Live ND? 07:56 composition 3 08:42 my favourite images ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ All photos edited with my Custom Presets: https://www.microfournerds.com/lightroom-presets (Some links in the description are affiliate links. If you choose to buy using them, I get a small commission at no cost to you. ▶︎ My Instagram is @emilymaylowrey : http://geni.us/iEGHxrQ </video> <video> "Just use your smartphone... 🙄" Description: 🌍 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal + 4 months extra here → https://nordvpn.com/microfournerds. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌️ Thanks to NordVPN for sponsoring this video. Are you Team Camera, or Team Smartphone? 📸 My photo presets. You'll love them I promise: https://geni.us/IMhSeVl 📸 Download my "Streetwise" preset/LUT for FREE here: https://geni.us/Aq8g 👉 "A Photographer's Guide To Video" Workshop (watch the first 3 videos free!): https://geni.us/KcBbSF0 👀 Watch next! 15 years of photography advice in 15 mins: https://youtu.be/PwDKMjHNjXw?si=z6ed_0viX8CUl9e9 #smartphonephotography #edccamera timestamps:- 00:00 intro 00:33 what about "image quality?" 01:19 if bigger is better... 03:01 "team phone" 1 04:19 "team camera" 1 06:01 "team phone" 2 06:37 "team camera" 2 09:04 but isn't that a pro, and not a con? 10:00 NordVPN 11:09 team camera 3 13:10 team phone 3 14:08 ... but! 14:28 how people perceive both 15:38 team... both?? 17:36 what do I think? ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▶︎ My Instagram is @emilymaylowrey : http://geni.us/iEGHxrQ </video> <video> Why photographers LOVE this legendary Micro Four Thirds lens Description: 👉 Head to https://www.squarespace.com/microfournerds to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain 🫶 this is the Panasonic Lumix Leica DG Elmarit 200mm F2.8 Power OIS - what do you think?? 📸 My photo presets. "Chasing Adventure" pack was used in this video: https://geni.us/IMhSeVl MPB is a good place to check this lens Used: MPB UK: https://geni.us/ST2V MPB US: https://geni.us/STZ48b5 MPB EU: https://geni.us/dOkLk0z #microfourthirds #wildlifephotography Timestamps: 00:00 the lens 00:32 the wolf sanctuary 01:40 image quality thoughts & teleconverter 02:58 my favourite thing & cross-compatibility 04:30 size comparisons 05:16 the flaw with the 200mm & thoughts 06:39 if money were no object... 07:18 what about the price?? 09:02 squarespace ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ (Some links in the description are affiliate links. If you choose to buy using them, I get a small commission at no cost to you.) ▶︎ My Instagram is @emilymaylowrey : http://geni.us/iEGHxrQ </video> <video> Ranking EVERY camera I own... How many?! Description: Time to go through every camera I own... arrgh 👉 Head to https://www.squarespace.com/microfournerds to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain 🫶 ❤️ join my mailing list for exclusive videos: https://geni.us/fofrzA ❤️ My Photo Presets: https://geni.us/IMhSeVl videos mentioned:- 🎥 Infrared video! https://youtu.be/doQuvIoQBC8?si=K0AWQmvVl_ZTcJDI 👉 weird phone-camera hybrids: https://youtu.be/yyuRk6SoIn8?si=OKXJA8CuaOCxkLot 🎥 my film camera video with George Holden: https://youtu.be/ex4glE5YNQQ?si=5-7gSpfhNX3wO4U_ 🐺 when I photographed the wolves: https://youtu.be/iajNnD4sb5s?si=PunUEgQxyDrEDlhL 🫶DJI Pocket 3 review: https://youtu.be/5jnRa0He4rg?si=80SOOq6sgCeCAC6v timestamps:- 00:00 I have problems... 00:41 tiny EDC cameras (part 1!) 06:25 yet more tiny EDC cameras 09:45 niche cameras that wouldn't fit in other categories 13:23 older digital cameras 15:25 film cameras 19:28 big boi "real" cameras 22:36 fun and video-centric cameras 25:50 I need to sell some stuff lol 26:04 squarespace ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ (Some links in the description are affiliate links. If you choose to buy using them, I get a small commission at no cost to you.) ▶︎ My Instagram is @emilymaylowrey : http://geni.us/iEGHxrQ </video> <video> Putting the 6 BEST low light Micro Four Thirds lenses to the test Description: Here are my top LOW LIGHT lens picks for the micro four thirds system! ★ Check out MPB here! MPB UK: https://geni.us/ST2V MPB US: https://geni.us/STZ48b5 MPB EU: https://geni.us/dOkLk0z ❤️ My photo presets here (I used City Escape pack in this video): https://www.microfournerds.com/lightroom-presets Timestamps:- 00:00 Noway Polar Night! 01:02 Lens One! 03:45 Lens Two 06:01 MPB 06:57 Lens Three 08:37 Lens Four 10:08 Curveball lens 11:06 Lens Six #microfourthirds #lowlightphotography ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ (Some links in the description are affiliate links. If you choose to buy using them, I get a small commission at no cost to you.) ▶︎ My Instagram is @emilymaylowrey : http://geni.us/iEGHxrQ </video> <video> these budget tiny cameras could teach new cameras a lot Description: The Olympus EM5 and EM10 are gems so before their time! Try the new CleanMyMac for free for 7 days using my link https://clnmy.com/MicroFourNerds Check used prices on MPB:- MPB UK: https://geni.us/ST2V MPB US: https://geni.us/STZ48b5 MPB EU: https://geni.us/dOkLk0z 📸 My photo presets! ooo they're fit! https://geni.us/IMhSeVl 📸 Download my "Streetwise" preset/LUT for FREE here! https://geni.us/Aq8g 👉 "A Photographer's Guide To Video" Workshop (watch the first 3 videos free!): https://geni.us/KcBbSF0 🎥 Watch next: My OM5 review: https://youtu.be/mHpNo-58N-U?si=jW4zJCcgtAdKUynF 🎥 Watch next: my dedicated EM5 review: https://youtu.be/JRaudjHACnc?si=beLd924QvL72DKXc timestamps:- 00:00 the cameras 00:42 image quality expectations 01:04 specs and comparisons 02:36 ergonomics and dealbreaker feature 1 03:28 SO before their time?! 05:03 CleanMyMac 06:24 cool benefits of the EM10 07:12 another dealbreaker feature... 08:14 say it with me.... 09:13 this is REALLY before its time! 10:45 do both need to exist?? #everydaycarry #mcirofourthirds ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ (Some links in the description are affiliate links. If you choose to buy using them, I get a small commission at no cost to you.) </video> <video> End of Year Party! Photo Contest Results, Q&A, chat 🎉 Description: Hey friends! Welcome to my first ever live stream... I'm not scared honest 😂 Let's run through December's photo contest photos, as well as celebrate all the previous winners. There will be a chance for a Q&A too -- some questions have come through Instagram but I will pull comments too. Thanks to everyone who has participated in the photo contests this year, it’s been fantastic! I hope you’ve enjoyed them and found it valuable. ❤️ If you’d like a little end of year treat, and fancy supporting the channel, you can use the code PARTY25 for anything off the store until Jan 1st! https://geni.us/4JPCD9y 👉 And, for 2025, I’m aiming for quality over quantity with the photo contests, aiming for quarterly events, but going to try and get big prizes. If you haven’t already joined in, sign up to my mailing list here, it’s where they get announced: https://geni.us/fofrzA timestamps:- 00:00 hello and Instagram Q&A 13:46 how the contest works and prizes 18:00 photo contest honourable mentions 38:05 top ten 50:58 showcasing past winners! 56:33 top three winners </video> <video> Lumix accidentally made the perfect everyday carry camera Description: The Lumix G100 is a misunderstood little camera that I have a soft spot for... 👉 Head to https://www.squarespace.com/microfournerds to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain 🫶 ❤️ My Photo Presets: https://geni.us/IMhSeVl 👀 the little travel tripod: https://geni.us/T6b6ScA Check the used prices on MPB here:- MPB UK: https://geni.us/ST2V MPB US: https://geni.us/STZ48b5 MPB EU: https://geni.us/dOkLk0z Oooorrrr get the G100D new on Amazon: https://geni.us/INztgfc timestamps:- 00:00 hiya 00:28 what did the G100 get wrong? 03:45 what did the G100 do right? 05:50 very light. BUT... 07:54 photo-centric 08:50 about the G100D 09:36 hindsight is 20-20 10:32 why I bought this Day One 12:04 an adventure I had with G100 12:45 handling and design 13:55 the price now 14:35 two things I dislike a lot... 17:26 G100 Mkii wishlist 18:17 squarespace 19:18 GM5 #everydaycarry #lumix ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ (Some links in the description are affiliate links. If you choose to buy using them, I get a small commission at no cost to you.) ▶︎ My Instagram is @emilymaylowrey : http://geni.us/iEGHxrQ </video> <video> 6 most ambitious (and frustrating!) phone-camera hybrids Description: - Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks: http://storyblocks.com/MicroFourNerds 📸 My photo presets. You'll love them I promise: https://geni.us/IMhSeVl 📸 Download my "Streetwise" preset/LUT for FREE here: https://geni.us/Aq8g 👉 "A Photographer's Guide To Video" Workshop (watch the first 3 videos free!): https://geni.us/KcBbSF ❤️ Watch Next! My Original Alice Camera review: https://youtu.be/m_nBJ0uMtm4?si=XNHBpT5X0-uOCIN_ ❤️ How I find my camera bargains: https://youtu.be/WifP-gaTgDY?si=O0JU8NtrZ3EMaMo8 ❤️ my DXO One video: https://youtu.be/AXjJnjj__0c?si=y22XlJ6XU_fCjThq ❤️ Yongnuo YN455 review: https://youtu.be/cUo49sxsIWw?si=Bq_ghx7TIG1bpaaJ timestamps:- 00:00 styles of these cameras 00:42 monstrosity number 1 02:51 monstrosity number 2 04:22 number 3 05:32 I quite like this one 06:39 storyblocks 07:34 updated thoughts on Alice Camera 09:25 an interesting camera on its way ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▶︎ My Instagram is @emilymaylowrey : http://geni.us/iEGHxrQ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ 🤓 Nerds Facebook Group: http://geni.us/G0iUofA </video> <video> you (probably) don't need a full frame camera... Description: 👉 Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks: http://storyblocks.com/MicroFourNerds 📸 My photo presets. You'll love them I promise: https://geni.us/IMhSeVl 📸 Download my "Streetwise" preset/LUT for FREE here: https://geni.us/Aq8g 👉 "A Photographer's Guide To Video" Workshop (watch the first 3 videos free!): https://geni.us/KcBbSF timestamps: 00:00 let's get stuck in... 00:45 no... #1 02:15 YES #1 04:34 however... 05:25 m43 dynamic range 06:03 storyblocks 07:01 the problem with small FF lenses... 08:11 YES - a look at shallow depth of field 09:28 what would my talking head look like in m43? 10:35 NO... it isn't even a compromise 12:11 who is this best for? 13:10 what are the benefits of full frame? 13:53 astrophotography? 15:11 landscape? 15:37 so basically... #microfourthirds #photographytips ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ (Some links in the description are affiliate links. If you choose to buy using them, I get a small commission at no cost to you.) ▶︎ My Instagram is @emilymaylowrey : http://geni.us/iEGHxrQ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ ▿ ▾ 🤓 Nerds Facebook Group: http://geni.us/G0iUofA </video>

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