The Micro Four Thirds system (MFT) is a standard created by Olympus and Panasonic for mirrorless, interchangeable lens, digital cameras and camcorders. Micro Four Thirds does not require space for a mirror and a pentaprism, which allows smaller camera bodies to be designed.

Compared to existing compact cameras, which have smaller image sensors and fixed (or non-interchangeable) lenses, Micro Four Thirds cameras are intended to offer a compact solution with interchangeable lenses and a larger sensor more similar to a DSLR camera.

If you are reading this article, then you probably already have the photography bug. No doubt you’ve seen some incredible underwater photos in dive magazines or had a go at underwater photography and are eager for more. Having your own camera & housing is essential for your new hobby, but there is such an enormous range of options available on the market today, how do you choose?

So, you are interested in getting into underwater videography? There’s no doubting that it’s an expensive hobby, especially in terms of the equipment you need to buy. So this means it’s really important to buy the right camera & housing set-up first time – but without experience or being able to test different models underwater, how do you choose the right system for you?