Four Thirds & Micro Four Thirds

The Four Thirds system is an innovative, open standard for digital SLR cameras that is designed to optimise their size, performance, compatibility and extendibility. Standardisation of lens mounts enables photographers to mix and match interchangeable lenses and camera bodies from different makers. Because lenses traditionally optimised for film cameras don't always perform well with the digital camera's image sensor (the drive that captures light in the form of electrical signals) the Four Thirds system, introduced by Olympus and Kodak, was the first digital-dedicated design. 


This authoritative guide from professional photographer David Taylor gives in-depth, jargon-free information on the pros and cons of this pioneering system. It includes reviews of the popular Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds cameras, advice on choosing lenses and accessories, guidance on exposure and flash, and practical tips on lighting and camera care.


Author information:

David Taylor is an award-winning landscape and travel photographer, born and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. His work has taken him all over the world, but away from his photographic career David lives on an exposed hill, overlooking the market town of Hexham in Northumberland.