Olympus OM-D E-M1 III Mirrorless Camera
Olympus OM-D E-M1 III Mirrorless Camera
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 III Mirrorless Camera
Take your work to new heights without the weight. Olympus's OM-D E-M1 Mark III is part of the world’s most portable camera system. Ergonomic and lightweight, the E-M1 Mark III works seamlessly with Olympus's compact M.Zuiko PRO lenses, so you move easier, react faster, and enjoy your photography more. Use the World’s Most Effective Image Stabilization to take spectacularly sharp handheld stills and video, no tripod needed. And Olympus's most advanced OM-D features help you conquer the most challenging shooting situations. The E-M1 Mark III. Expertly crafted to capture the world’s greatest images. Like yours.
- 20 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor
- 15fps Seq. Shooting (Mechanical)
- Cinema 4K Video
- High Speed 120FPS 1080p Movie
- 60 Frames Per Second Continuous Shooting
- 7.0 Shutter Speed Steps of Stabilization Performance
- 80MP High Res Shot Mode
- IPX1 Weather sealed Construction
- Advanced In-body 5-Axis Image Stabilization
- 121Point Phase + Contrast Detection AF
- 400K Shutter Actuation Life
- Dual TruePic™ IX Processors
- Focus Bracketing and Stacking
- Built-In Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
COMPACT DELIVERS BIG BENEFITS.
Why work with a portable camera system? You move easier. React quicker. Work longer. Go further. And be your most creative.UNRIVALED PORTABILITY
Combined with Olympus's M.Zuiko lenses, you’ll carry the world’s most portable camera system to take your work to exciting new places.Combine the E-M1 Mark III with Olympus's compact M.Zuiko lenses and you have the world’s most portable camera system. Compared to DSLR bodies and lenses, the E-M1 Mark III is half the size, half the weight and considerably less bulky. Enjoy more mobility to take more unique shots. Enjoy the freedom to shoot all handheld. Work longer without tiring. Stow more gear in the same size bag. Olympus's extensive line of M.Zuiko PRO weather-sealed lenses deliver incredible high-resolution imaging power. We’re proving that smaller and lighter delivers huge benefits to professionals.
WORLD’S MOST EFFECTIVE IMAGE STABILIZATION
With Olympus's world-leading 5-Axis, Sync IS, capture tack-sharp stills and smooth 4K video while enjoying the freedom of handheld shooting.The E-M1 Mark III’s in-body 5-Axis Image Stabilization delivers up to 7.0 shutter speed steps of compensation to capture crisp clear telephoto shots, all handheld, even in low light. Pair the camera body with a stabilized M.Zuiko PRO lens and the combined 5-Axis Sync IS produces up to 7.5 shutter speed steps of compensation, the World’s Most Effective stabilization performance. Capture blur-free handheld shots as long as 4 seconds, and enjoy greater freedom, more creativity, and better images and video.
TRUEPIC™ IX
This fast powerful processor drives the compact E-M1 Mark III’s superior image quality, producing sharpness and vibrant color.The core of the E-M1 Mark III is an advanced new image processing engine. Olympus's TruePic™ IX delivers blazing-fast processing while ensuring world-class image quality. Your stills and video will have astoundingly rich, accurate color, low noise, and vibrant gradations. Olympus's processor uses a new AF algorithm to power features including Handheld High Res Shot Mode, in-camera Live ND, Starry Sky AF Mode, and Advanced Face / Eye Priority Autofocus.
20MP LIVE MOS SENSOR
The E-M1 Mark III’s high-speed 20MP Live MOS Image Sensor pairs with the TruePic™ IX processor and the superior optics of M.Zuiko lenses to produce world-class image quality in all types of shooting situations.HANDHELD HIGH RES SHOT / TRIPOD HIGH RES SHOT
Easily capture super-high-resolution images using the E-M1 Mark III’s High Res Shot Modes. With Handheld High Res Shot Mode, the camera automatically captures 16 shots in under a second, then merges them into a single 50MP image - no tripod needed. Or, use Tripod High Res Shot Mode to instantly capture 8 shots and create an incredible 80MP image.LIVE ND
Leave your ND filters at home. Use the in-camera Live ND Mode to preview slow shutter effects in the electronic viewfinder or LCD monitor. Choose your level of ND from 1 step to 5 steps before capturing your perfect image. Live ND Mode virtually extends the exposure time, allowing image capture with the effect of slow shutter speed by automatically merging multiple exposures.BUILD YOUR SYSTEM
Olympus created the E-M1 Mark III, now make it yours. It belongs to a large, expanding system of lenses and accessories to let you be your best at any type of photography. You’ll find everything from a battery grip to flashes and teleconverters to accessories that capture high-quality video. Whatever you need for a project or trip, the Olympus OM-D system has what you’re looking for.BAD WEATHER HAPPENS. YOUR CAMERA’S READY.
Built-in weather-sealing and other features let you concentrate on getting your best shot instead of worrying about your camera gear.WEATHERSEALED & DUST REDUCTION
Never worry about shooting in bad weather or changing lenses in sub-par conditions.Skip the protective gear. The E-M1 Mark III features best-in-class IPX1 weather protection thanks to durable magnesium alloy construction and an advanced system of hermetic seals. Work in the rain and don’t worry about the water drops. Keep shooting if temperatures plummet — the E-M1 Mark III is freezeproof down to 14°F/-10°C. A dustproof design means worry-free shooting on windy beaches and deserts. Even changing lenses in dusty conditions is a cinch. Olympus's Supersonic Wave Filter oscillates 30,000 times per second to shake dust and dirt away from the image sensor to effectively eliminate dark spots.
PROFESSIONAL QUALITY SHUTTER
Sure, you’re tough on your camera. That’s why Olympus designed a shutter unit that could stand years of use (and abuse).Heavy duty is putting it lightly. Olympus's rigorous internal testing proves that the E-M1 Mark III’s shutter unit has a reliable lifespan of more than 400,000 actuations. For many professionals, this equates to years of reliable shooting.
DUAL CARD SLOTS
Manage your images easier. Dual card slots give you four recording settings to help you organize your photos and video.The more you shoot, the more to manage. The E-M1 Mark III has the answer for that — dual card slots. You’ll have the flexibility to record JPEG and RAW separately, automatically switch to the second card when first is full, record to different cards based on image quality mode or record to both cards simultaneously. Slot 1 is UHS-II / UHS-I compatible, while Slot 2 is UHS-I compatible.
FIRMWARE UPDATES WITH AN APP
The latest firmware helps ensure your E-M1 Mark III is operating at its peak performance. Use the free OI.Share app to easily keep your camera up-to-date with firmware upgrades using a smart device. Plus, use OI.Share to quickly backup and restore camera settings.DON’T JUST KEEP UP WITH ANY SUBJECT. CAPTURE IT.
Your work depends on a camera with scorching speed. Count on the E-M1 Mark III to reliably track and capture moving subjects for brilliant shots every time.ON-CHIP PHASE DETECTION + CONTRAST DETECTION AF
Wildlife. Automobiles. Sports. The E-M1 Mark III accurately follows any moving subject and always nails the shot.The E-M1 Mark III features 121-point all-cross-type on-chip Phase Detection plus Contrast Detection AF across the sensor plane. The cross-type Phase Detection points detect vertical and horizontal lines with industry-leading accuracy, driving fast and accurate AF performance at any aperture.
60 FPS
Shoot at the speed of life. Take an astounding 60 high-resolution frames per second and capture split-second action with ease.The E-M1 Mark III boasts some of the fastest shooting speeds of any DSLR or mirrorless camera. Capture up to 60 fps with AF/AE Lock, or up to 18 fps with AF/AE Continuous Tracking. While in Continuous Tracking Mode, use the Live View display to follow your subject in live time through the electronic viewfinder for easy composing.
PRO CAPTURE
Capturing split-second action used to be more luck than skill. Not anymore. Olympus's Pro Capture feature makes nailing impossible shots easy.Pro Capture Mode makes shooting split-second action incredibly easy. It starts buffering a running series of up to 35 full-resolution images the moment you press the shutter button halfway. When you see the moment you want to capture, fully press the shutter button to instantly save that moment plus the buffered shots. Because you can go back 35 frames, you’ll always get the split-second image you want. Shoot in either RAW or JPEG and never miss an exciting moment.
JOYSTICK MULTI SELECTOR
A conveniently placed joystick lets you shift AF areas so you can quickly react to any moving subject while shooting sequentially or capturing video. You don’t even need to take your eye off the viewfinder.MAX 100W OF USB POWER DELIVERY
Keep the power flowing to your camera. The E-M1 Mark III enables high-speed battery charging with a USB cable. If you forgot your charger, don’t worry. Power up in your car or hotel room. Go from zero percent to fully charged in about 2 hours. You can also connect a power bank to the camera for super long-duration shooting — a helpful feature when working outdoors or in extreme cold.LV BOOST
Shooting dark scenes such as a starry sky with Live View is a little brighter and easier. Live View Boost lets you see subjects in the dark for more effective framing.HIGH-SPEED ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER
What you see is what you capture with the E-M1 Mark III’s EVF. Get distortion-free display and all the speed you need to follow any type of subject. The EVF works with Live View so you preview camera setting changes in real-time. Olympus's viewfinder boasts a max frame rate of 120 fps with an imperceptible 0.005 sec response time - all so you can compose fast-moving subjects with ease.AUTOFOCUSING THAT HELPS YOU NAIL YOUR FOCUS, EVERY TIME.
Pinpoint accuracy. Effortless autofocusing. Greater functionality. Olympus's innovative autofocus system will help you produce work that gets you more work.STARRY SKY AF
Astrophotography using manual focus can be time-consuming and inaccurate. Olympus's new Starry Sky AF Mode makes it easier to capture breathtaking astro shots.Capturing the galaxy has never been easier. Olympus's new Starry Sky AF Mode features two settings to take brilliant astro images. Olympus's Speed Priority setting works in tandem with the E-M1 Mark III’s powerful built-in image stabilization system so you can shoot night skies handheld using wide lenses or a standard zoom. Olympus's Accuracy Priority setting lets you use a tripod and a telephoto lens to pinpoint specific stars with incredible precision. One mode. Two settings. And endless starry photos.
FACE PRIORITY AND EYE PRIORITY AF
If you shoot portraits, switch on Olympus's most accurate Face and Eye Priority AF and take your work to new levels of sharpness and definition.Shooting split-second action is effortless with Pro Capture Mode. It starts buffering a running series of up to 35 high-resolution images the moment you press the shutter button halfway. When you see the moment you want to capture, fully press the shutter button to instantly save that moment plus the buffered shots. Because you can go back 35 frames, you get the split-second image you want without any lag. Never miss an exciting moment again.
AF TARGET MODES
Easily customize your AF target to match your subject and its movement for accurate autofocusing performance.Choose from six AF Target Modes. Single Point captures still or small subjects. Group 9-Point is for moving subjects like aircraft and sports. Use Group 5-Point for bunched together subjects. All-Point helps capture subjects moving across the frame and use Group 25-Point for moving subjects like birds or small animals. Small Single Point gives you pinpoint accuracy for small objects like a flower. Plus, you can customize the shape and movement of your AF target. Choose from any odd number of points from 11 vertical and 11 horizontal and from three levels of horizontal and vertical area movement steps.
ORIENTATION LINKED AF TARGETS
Customize the AF target and AF area position depending on whether you’re shooting in a horizontal or vertical position.C-AF SENSITIVITY SETTINGS
Choose from five C-AF tracking sensitivity settings depending on your subject and scene.C-AF + MF
Scenes or subjects can change quickly. You can instantly switch from C-AF to MF by turning the focusing ring on your M.Zuiko lenses.AF LIMITER
This feature lets you establish three in-camera AF operating distances that can be used with all autofocus lenses. Program a custom button to instantly turn the limiters on or off.AF LOW-INTENSITY LIMIT -6EV
It helps you use the autofocus system to take clear, sharp images when your shooting in the dark or photographing low-contrast subjects.YOU HAVE A VISION. WE’LL BRING IT TO LIFE.
Photography is endlessly creative. The E-M1 Mark III is equipped with features to help you bring your ideas to fruition.LIVE MODES (B MODES)
Turn the mode dial to “B” and instantly access Live Composite, Live Bulb, and Live Time Modes to take stunningly beautiful long exposure shots.Take the guesswork out of long exposure photography. Live Composite Mode stitches together multiple images shot at the same shutter speed and keeps the images from getting too bright. Shoot in Live Composite Mode for up to 6 hours to easily capture dramatic photos of star trails, evocative nighttime cityscapes, and moody landscapes without worrying about over or underexposure. Live Bulb Mode and Live Time Mode let you view your image’s exposure level in real-time so you’ll know when it’s perfect.
FOCUS STACKING / FOCUS BRACKETING
Shoot more creative macro shots with an amazingly deep depth of field with Focus Stacking and Focus Bracketing.Capture sharp macro photos in focus from the foreground to the background with a deep depth of field. The E-M1 Mark III’s in-camera Focus Stacking lets you choose from 3 to 15 shots with varying focal points, then merges them to form one image with edge-to-edge clarity. Focus Bracketing lets you capture up to 999 shots at varying focus points. Use Olympus Workspace photo editing software to create dramatic macro shots that have an even greater depth of field.
SILENT MODES
There are times when you want to be unseen and unheard. Silent Mode quiets all camera noise so you can shoot unnoticed.Silent Mode turns off the mechanical shutter and shuts off all electronic sounds. Perfect for when you need to keep a low profile in settings like an outdoor wedding or photographing wildlife.
IN-BODY FISHEYE COMPENSATION
Use the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO to capture wide-angle shots. This in-body feature removes the curving distortion and opens up creative new shooting options.KEYSTONE COMPENSATION
Take stronger architecture photos. Keystone Compensation Mode corrects for converging lines in-camera by applying trapezoidal compensation that improves perspective.ANTI-FLICKER SHOOTING (MECHANICAL SHUTTER ONLY)
Capture consistent indoor shots. Anti-Flicker Mode compensates for artificial light by automatically activating the shutter at peak brightness to help smooth exposure and color differences between frames.FLICKER SCAN (ELECTRONIC SHUTTER ONLY)
For brighter, more evenly lit indoor shots use Flicker Scan Mode with the electronic shutter to minimize the fluttering effect of LED lighting.CUSTOM MODES
Quickly get to your favorite settings. The E-M1 Mark III features 4 individual modes that can be customized based on subject and scene.CONTROL PANEL MODE
Finding and checking critical shooting information is easier than ever. Olympus added a new control panel mode that instantly displays all essential settings on the back monitor.MY MENU
Designed with input from top pros, My Menu lets you instantly access up to 35 commands using 5 tabs with 7 items in each. Just press a button to add, remove or move command in your menu.BUILT-IN WI-FI + BLUETOOTH
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth makes sharing simple. Olympus's free OI.Share app syncs the E-M1 Mark III to your smart device. Compose images, adjust settings, shoot remotely and download your photos and videos directly from your smart device.OLYMPUS CAPTURE FOR WIRELESS STUDIO SHOOTING
Managing the workflow of studio shooting is effortless with Olympus Capture. The camera can transfer images to your PC using high-speed 5GHz wireless, or a wired USB connection.EDIT IN OLYMPUS WORKSPACE
Edit your way. Olympus Workspace is Olympus's advanced photo editing software that lets you customize the layout based on the way you work. Use it to manage your files, make the color, contrast, noise adjustments to your RAW images and use Olympus's Clarity and Dehaze Filters. Apply settings to batches of images before processing for an efficient workflow. Connect your E-M1 Mark III to your computer via a USB cable and harness the camera’s lightning-fast TruePic™ IX processor for fast batch processing of RAW images.SHOOT SMOOTH 4K VIDEO WITH ONLY YOUR HANDS.
Leave the bulky stabilizing gear at home. Olympus's powerful in-camera image stabilization system makes capturing smooth C4K/4K video effortlessly.HANDHELD 4K / CINEMA4K SHOOTING
Shoot crisp video with the E-M1 Mark III. Equipped with the world’s most effective image stabilization system for capturing smooth handheld 4K/C4K video.Shoot spectacularly smooth video without being tied to a tripod, jib or other unwieldy stabilizing gear. The E-M1 Mark III is equipped with powerful in-body 5-Axis Image Stabilization to compensate for all types of camera movement while capturing video. As an extra measure, Olympus added electronic stabilization to help you capture a super smooth C4K or 4K video with nothing but your hands and talent.
OM-LOG
Shooting video in Log Mode gives you more freedom to make color corrections while editing in post-production.Lighting can change quickly, especially when you’re working on the fly. Shooting with OM-Log Mode compared to Flat maximizes dynamic range to keep your video clean and crisp without losing details in shadow or highlights. A Look-Up Table lets you easily grade your color using DaVinci Resolve post-production software. A View Assist feature converts the video to a BT.709 equivalent so you can watch it in Live View.
HIGH-SPEED 120FPS MOVIE
The E-M1 Mark III opens new avenues of creative expression with High-Speed Movie Mode that captures 120 fps.Capture Full 1080p HD video at 120fps, but playback at 24fps for expressive slow motion. Or playback at 120fps for stunningly vivid and detailed video.
AF FOR VIDEO SHOOTING
The E-M1 Mark III has on-chip Phase Detection AF for a video that uses improved algorithms to ensure fast and accurate focusing. Choose from four AF target modes — Single, All-points, Group 9-point or Group 25-point — plus three AF tracking sensitivity/speed settings.CLEAN HDMI MONITOR CONNECTION
An HDMI monitor connection supports clean 4:2:2, 10-bit output giving you an expanded range for color correction.HIGH-RESOLUTION SOUND RECORDING WITH THE LS-P4
Give your movie high resolution, true-to-life sound by going all Olympus. Seamlessly attach an Olympus LS-P4 PCM Recorder to the Olympus E-M1 Mark III’s hot shoe and connect the audio cable. Or place the recorder near your subject. The LS-P4 opens up many possibilities like directional sound, zoomed audio recording, level adjustment, and other functionality introduced with LS-P4 Firmware 1.10. With the LS-P4 and the E-M1 Mark III, you’ll capture high quality, high definition sound, and have plenty of editing flexibility. Get your audio and video from one system.DEDICATED SETTINGS FOR VIDEO RECORDING
Exert better control over your moving images. You can individually set the aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance so you can get just the right look for your video.Key Specs
- Sensor Effective Resolution / Type: 20.4 Megapixel Live MOS
- Processor: TruePic™ IX Quad-Core Processors
- Focusing System: Dual F.A.S.T. AF (Contrast & Phase Detection AF) 121 Point (All Cross-Type) On-Chip Phase Detection
- Image Stabilization System: 5-Axis Image Stabilization with up to 7.5 Shutter Speed Steps Compensation with Sync-IS
- Viewfinder: 2.36M dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
- Rear Monitor: 3.0" Vari-Angle Touch LCD
- Weather sealed: Dust, Splash, and Freezeproof(IPX1 Rated)
- Sequential Shooting Speed:
- 15fps [H] mode 10fps [L] mode mechanical shutter
- 60fps [H] mode 18fps [L] mode silent electronic shutter
- Special Features:
- Handheld High Res Shot Mode
- Multi-selector (Joystick) Focus Point Control
- Live ND (Neutral Density Filter)
- 4k Video Capture (30/25/24 fps) with OM-Log Mode
- PRO Capture Lag-Free Electronic Shutter Mode
- USB Type C In-camera Charging
- 400k Shot Shutter Life