How Micro Four Thirds Boosted My Photography 📸
Discover how Micro Four Thirds with OM-1 improved my skills and creativity in photography. Join me at Flamborough Head!

Chris Baitson
8.0K views • Jul 27, 2025

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📸 Micro Four Thirds Has Made Me a Better Photographer | OM System OM-1 MFT Photography
Good morning boys and girls — and welcome back to Flamborough Head!
In today’s video, I’m sharing how switching to Micro Four Thirds has genuinely made me a better photographer — not because of the specs, megapixels, or dynamic range, but because it’s helped me focus on what really matters: composition, light, and creativity.
Using the OM System OM-1, I’ll show you how easy it is to shoot long exposures without filters, take 80MP high-resolution photos straight from a 20MP sensor, and why the 4:3 aspect ratio and in-body image stabilisation make this system so enjoyable to use.
If you’ve ever wondered whether Micro Four Thirds is “good enough,” this video might change your perspective. It’s not about the camera — it’s about finding gear that suits your way of shooting and lets you spend more time making photographs and less time fiddling with filters, adapters, and settings.
🧠 What You’ll Learn
Why Micro Four Thirds cameras help you focus on creativity over complexity
How the OM System OM-1 simplifies long exposure photography
The power of computational photography in modern mirrorless cameras
How freeing your workflow can make you a better photographer
Why gear comfort beats gear specs
🏞 Gear Featured
OM System OM-1 Mark I
M.Zuiko lenses
Tripod, no filters required 😉
💬 Join the Conversation
What camera system has made you enjoy photography more?
Drop your thoughts in the comments — I love hearing how others approach their craft!
🔔 Subscribe for More
If you enjoyed this video, please like, subscribe, and ring the bell for weekly Micro Four Thirds photography content, long exposure tutorials, and behind-the-scenes adventures from the cliffs of Yorkshire.
• Visit My Website:
https://www.chrisbaitson.co.uk
• Buy Me A Coffee:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrispikz
• My Camera Gear:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/chrisbaitson
•Follow Me On Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chrispikz
• Buy My PRINTS here:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/chrispikz
#microfourthids #landscapephotography #cameras
Good morning boys and girls — and welcome back to Flamborough Head!
In today’s video, I’m sharing how switching to Micro Four Thirds has genuinely made me a better photographer — not because of the specs, megapixels, or dynamic range, but because it’s helped me focus on what really matters: composition, light, and creativity.
Using the OM System OM-1, I’ll show you how easy it is to shoot long exposures without filters, take 80MP high-resolution photos straight from a 20MP sensor, and why the 4:3 aspect ratio and in-body image stabilisation make this system so enjoyable to use.
If you’ve ever wondered whether Micro Four Thirds is “good enough,” this video might change your perspective. It’s not about the camera — it’s about finding gear that suits your way of shooting and lets you spend more time making photographs and less time fiddling with filters, adapters, and settings.
🧠 What You’ll Learn
Why Micro Four Thirds cameras help you focus on creativity over complexity
How the OM System OM-1 simplifies long exposure photography
The power of computational photography in modern mirrorless cameras
How freeing your workflow can make you a better photographer
Why gear comfort beats gear specs
🏞 Gear Featured
OM System OM-1 Mark I
M.Zuiko lenses
Tripod, no filters required 😉
💬 Join the Conversation
What camera system has made you enjoy photography more?
Drop your thoughts in the comments — I love hearing how others approach their craft!
🔔 Subscribe for More
If you enjoyed this video, please like, subscribe, and ring the bell for weekly Micro Four Thirds photography content, long exposure tutorials, and behind-the-scenes adventures from the cliffs of Yorkshire.
• Visit My Website:
https://www.chrisbaitson.co.uk
• Buy Me A Coffee:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrispikz
• My Camera Gear:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/chrisbaitson
•Follow Me On Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chrispikz
• Buy My PRINTS here:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/chrispikz
#microfourthids #landscapephotography #cameras
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Published
Jul 27, 2025
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